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