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Wisconsin is often seen as the Northwestern limit of multiple snake species found in Northeastern habitats across the US. The state is home to a few established species as well as a few endangered snakes. Table of Contents. Are There Venomous Snakes in Wisconsin? Only 2 snake species in Wisconsin are venomous.
Learn the types of SNAKES in Wisconsin, AND how to identify them by sight. How many of these species have YOU seen?
3 lip 2024 · Learn more about the many types of native snakes in Wisconsin including venomous snakes and water snakes that you should know.
The state of Wisconsin is home to thirty-six species of reptiles. These include snakes, lizards, and turtles. [1]
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.
Snakes of Wisconsin. Scott R. Craven and George J. Knudsen. Wisconsin. is home to 22 different snake species. Some snakes are abundant, some rare. Most help to control potentially destruc-tive insects and rodents. Only two—both rattlesnakes—are poisonous. Many people fear snakes, probably because they know that several are poi-sonous.
