Common Wisconsin Snakes

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These are the species listed as common in Wisconsin according to the WI DNR as of June 2026.

Last updated 2:20 AM on 6/20/26
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<p>Mistaken for subspecies around Chicago</p>

Mistaken for subspecies around Chicago

Common Gartersnake

Yellow stripe involve scales 1-3

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<p>Mistaken for Cottonmouth</p>

Mistaken for Cottonmouth

Common Watersnake

Underside is white with red half-moons

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Dekay’s Brownsnake

Center back stripe bordered with dark spots

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<p>Mistaken for rattlesnake</p>

Mistaken for rattlesnake

Eastern Hog-nosed snake

Upturned nose

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<p>Mistaken for rattlesnake</p>

Mistaken for rattlesnake

Eastern Milksnake

Whitish Y or V shaped marking on head/neck

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<p>Mistaken for Prairie Ringneck snake</p>

Mistaken for Prairie Ringneck snake

Northern Ring-necked snake

Solid yellow underbelly with no markings

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Red-bellied snake

One broad dark midback stripe, two narrower dark stripes on each side

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Smooth Greensnake

Smooth, unkeeled scales

Range includes Sturgeon Bay but not Algoma

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<p>Mistaken for Copperhead and Rattlesnake</p>

Mistaken for Copperhead and Rattlesnake

Eastern Foxsnake