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