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