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