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