Despite its northern climate, Ohio has several bodies of water that are home to large and active snake populations.
Warm seasonal temperatures, abundant prey, and wetland-rich shorelines make Ohio’s waterways ideal habitats for aquatic snakes, especially in areas like Lake Erie and the Ohio River. A new roundup highlights five of the most snake-filled bodies of water in the state.
While last year’s list highlighted species like northern watersnakes and eastern garter snakes in places such as Lake Hope and Killbuck Marsh, this year’s ranking spotlights additional waterways where snakes thrive…