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