However, the snake is listed as an endangered species and is known from only seven Ohio counties. ODNR also says the snakes are mild and make little attempt to rattle or strike unless distressed.

In honor of World Snake Day on Tuesday, here’s a closer look at other venomous species native ... according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Reptiles of Ohio field guide.

(WJW) – In Ohio, three venomous snake species can be found, but one is known more for its bite than the others. According to an Ohio Division of Wildlife Reptile Field Guide, “Copperheads have the ...

according to the reptile guide. Copperheads tend to stay away from well-settled areas. Ohio's venomous snakes: Ohio is home to 3 venomous and rare snake species. What you need to know about them ...

The Ohio Field Guide calls the snake "stout" and puts its length between ... According to Ohio State, the species is threatened by its grassy habitat turning into forests as well as invasive ...

In fact, it has been spotted in all but six of Ohio's 88 counties, according to the Reptile of Ohio Field Guide ... snake consumes a greater "diversity of prey," including more than 80 species ...

Three venomous snake species slither through Ohio. Do you know what they are? It sounds scary, but these snakes are rare. They are valuable to Ohio’s ecosystems and are important for controlling ...

Of these three, the Eastern Timber Rattlesnake and Eastern Massasauga are considered endangered in the state of Ohio. This species has bitten more people in the U.S. than any other venomous snake ...

In honor of World Snake Day on Tuesday, here’s a closer look at other venomous species native ... according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Reptiles of Ohio field guide.

The species is considered threatened under the Endangered Species Act, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife, and is one of only three venomous snake species in Ohio.