Wisconsin
Snakes in Portage County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Portage County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Portage County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Portage County, Wisconsin?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Portage County, Wisconsin. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Portage County, Wisconsin?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Portage County, Wisconsin.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Portage County, Wisconsin?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Portage County, Wisconsin, based on verified wildlife observations.