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7 kwi 2022 · Snakes in Northern Wisconsin. Because of its frigid climate, few snakes are able to tolerate living in Northern Wisconsin. The only species you’ll find there are: Red-bellied snake; Eastern fox snake; Smooth green snake; DeKay’s brownsnake; Common watersnake; Common garter snake; Eastern hognose snake; Northern ring-necked snake
3 lip 2024 · Typically northern ring-necked snakes are found on the edges of Wisconsin forests or in rural and suburban areas in agricultural fields and back yards. During the winter they may take up residence in old tree stumps or other areas that will protect them the cold and snow of a Wisconsin winter.
Northern Ringneck Snakes (Diadophis punctatus edwardsii) are another native Wisconsin species with a reduced size found almost everywhere in the state. With a preference towards moist habitats, this is a species that can be found underground or next to the water.
For a northern state, Wisconsin holds its own in terms of snake diversity. The twenty two Wisconsin snakes slither along the ground, climb trees and swim in the water. All but two species of venomous snakes, Eastern Massasauga and Timber Rattlesnake belong to the Colubrid family of typical snakes.
Northern ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus edwardsi)and Prairie ring-neck snake (Diadophis punctatus arnyi). Both are small, extremely smooth and slate-gray with a dis-tinct yellow collar on the neck. The Northern has a bright yellow belly and is found only in northern and eastern Wisconsin. The Prairie has a yellow belly speckled with black ...
This species is the most common watersnake in Wisconsin! Northern Watersnakes prefer slow-moving or standing water like ponds, lakes, vernal pools, marshes, and slow-moving rivers and streams. They’re most often seen basking on rocks or logs in or near the water. Northern Watersnake Range Map (Yellow area below)
This species is the most common water snake in Wisconsin! Northern Watersnakes prefer slow-moving or standing water such as ponds, lakes, vernal pools, marshes, and slow-moving rivers and streams. They’re most often seen basking on rocks or logs in or near the water.
