Ohio
Snakes in Stark County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Stark County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Stark County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Stark County, Ohio?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Stark County, Ohio. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Stark County, Ohio?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Stark County, Ohio.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Stark County, Ohio?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Stark County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.