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The state of Wisconsin is home to thirty-six species of reptiles. These include snakes, lizards, and turtles. [1] Snakes. Twenty-one species of snake live in Wisconsin. Lizards. Four species of lizard live in Wisconsin. Turtles. Eleven species of turtle live in Wisconsin. See also. List of amphibians of Wisconsin. List of birds of Wisconsin.
3 lip 2024 · Learn more about the many types of native snakes in Wisconsin including venomous snakes and water snakes that you should know.
Wisconsin is home to 19 species of amphibians (frogs and salamanders) and 36 reptiles (snakes, turtles and lizards). Please see Wisconsin's rare animals for detailed information on the state's rare amphibian and reptile species, including photos and life history.
Learn the types of SNAKES in Wisconsin, AND how to identify them by sight. How many of these species have YOU seen?
Depending on food sup-plies and weather conditions, a snake may shed several times during a summer. Wisconsin has only two species of poisonous snakes. The larger and potentially more dangerous is the timber rattler. This is a large snake, sometimes reaching 51⁄2 feet and rarely a little longer.
1. Common Garter Snake. A native species in Wisconsin, Common Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) are a species identified by their 3 dorsal stripes. Narrow yellow stripes are seen on this snake’s gray base color. A gray-to-brown coloring with additional dark spots is specific to this species.
