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