About Snakes of Michigan

Prodip Das Playing with snake in the Barun Snake Firm

There are at least 17 recorded species of snake observed in Michigan state inside the united states, they're indexed underneath:
1.  Black Rat Snake
2.  Blue Racer Snake
3.  Brown Snake
4.  Butler's Garter Snake
5.  Commonplace Garter Snake
6.  Copper-Bellied Water Snake
7.  Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake
8.  Japanese Massasauga Rattlesnake
9.  Japanese Milk Snake
10. Fox Snake
11. Kirtland's Snake
12. Northern Ribbon Snake
13. Northern Water Snake
14. Queen Snake
15. Purple-Bellied Snake
16. Ring-Necked Snake
17. Smooth green Snake

The Black Rat Snake is the biggest of the snakes to be found in Michigan. it can grow up to two.four meters. it's miles non-venomous to humans. those snakes have grey/blue eyes set in opposition to a black and brown patterned body. they may be in particular found in the lower half of of the state and are protected by using regulation as they've come to be rare and their numbers are in decline.

The Blue Racer Snake, as soon as not unusual, has been below assault from persecution and loss of habitat and its numbers have fallen in lots of parts. those snakes are non-venomous but will chunk is threatened or dealt with. they could develop to two meters in length. they are constrictors and kill by using crushing within the coils of their body. typical diet is small animals, frogs, bugs, rodents and other small snakes.

The Brown Snake is a smaller snake with a mild cream or whitish underneath stomach and a brown or grey returned with a light stripe and black dots on both facet of the stripe. They grow to round 40cm but are often shorter than this. they're shy and infrequently seen creatures that feed specifically on slugs and earthworms. they're non-venomous.

Butler's Garter Snake is a small snake of approximately 40cm - 65cm in length as adults. they're a dark colored snake in either brown, black or dark olive colouring, and yellow stripes and a yellow stomach. some snakes have dark spots between their stripes. Their favored meals is earthworms and they're discovered generally inside the south and jap lower Peninsula.

Common Garter Snake is the most commonplace of the Michigan snakes and can be found nearly anywhere from open fields to city areas and lower back yards. they're a medium length snake of approximately 1-1.2 meters in length. they are colored gray, green or brown with 3 yellow stripes on their returned in a checkered pattern. The maximum cited characteristic is a purple tongue with black tip. they've a light colored pale stomach. They feed on earthworms, small mammals, fish, frogs and toads. they're now not recognized to bite and are non-venomous but do give off a nasty smelling secretion if treated or threatened.

Copper-Bellied Water Snake is considered one of the bigger snakes achieving an adult length of up to at least one.five meters. they are an incredibly uncommon species with a totally low populace and are indexed as an "endangered species" in Michigan and "nationally threatened species" with america Fish and flora and fauna offerings. They feed on small reptiles and insect larvae and tadpoles. One thrilling reality about this species is that they are considered one of 10 species of snake that don't lay eggs but supply delivery to living younger.

Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake, as its call indicates seems a touch exclusive from everyday snakes. It has a shorter but thicker or fatter body with an up-became nose. They grow as much as round 1 meter in duration and opposite to public perception; they are now not harmful to people. while they are threatened they are able to self-praise their neck and body with air and hiss loudly which makes them appear competitive. they have got also been named "puff adder" and "hissing viper" for his or her behavior. They may be found primarily inside the western and northern decrease peninsulas.

Eastern Massasauga Rattle Snake is Michigan's best venomous snake. They feed in particular on small rodents, crayfish and different small mammals that burrow in marshland areas. It has a thick body coloured with a darkish rectangular pattern towards a lighter brown or gray back. the bottom is black or nearly black in colour and it is also the best snake in Michigan to hold the segmented tail rattle. I notable function is the vertical scholar in each eyes, similar o that of a cat. the pinnacle is a triangular shape which could be very feature of the rattlesnake family. these snakes can develop up to nearly 1 meter in period. they have brief fangs and effective venom. preserve clean of those snakes if you come across one.

Jap Milk Snake is a narrow snake with easy scales. It has reddish or brown patches on a mild grey or tan background color. these may be recognized via a light "Y" or "V" fashioned marking simply behind the pinnacle. The stomach is white with a black checkerboard pattern. they can grow to around 1.2 meters in duration. They feed in particular on small rodents determined round farm buildings. they'll chew if threatened or dealt with however are non-venomous and innocent to human beings.

There are  species of Fox Snake found in Michigan. The japanese Fox snake prefers the marshlands and wet areas even as the Western Fox Snake may be discovered around wooded regions and fields. They develop up to one.5 meters in length so are a medium sized creature. They can be identified via the sample of dark brown blotches on a mild brown or yellow returned with a crimson or orange head. the bottom is yellow. They feed on rodents, birds and frogs and could coil and strike of threatened however are non-venomous to humans.

Kirtland's Snake is a small snake which grows as much as forty five cm in length. it's miles discovered most often around swampy woodlands and moist meadows and feeds on earthworms and slugs. It remains underground maximum of the time. it may be recognized by way of its small reddish brown body with four rows and darkish blotches down its back. It has a pink or crimson belly patterned with a row of black dots along each facet. whilst threatened they will flatten their our bodies. They rarely bite and are non-venomous and innocent to human beings. those snakes are actually indexed as "endangered through the Michigan department of natural sources.

Northern Ribbon Snake is a slim snake that could grow as much as almost a meter in length. It has quite striking colorations with a black or dark brown frame decorated with shiny yellow or white stripes walking the period of its frame and a one of a kind black head and white scales around its mouth. those snakes live around marshlands, lakes and ponds and are excellent swimmers. They feed on small reptiles and fish specially.

Northern Water Snake can grow up to 1.2 meters in period and is located alongside the beaches of lakes, ponds and streams. they're a mild brown or grey color with dark bands and a white belly with crescent shaped markings. some were observed with orange speckled bellies and have been confused with the Copper Bellied Water snake. They feed on frogs and fish and are true swimmers, regularly chickening out to the protection of the water if threatened. they'll bite if handled or cornered but are not venomous and are harmless to human beings.

Queen Snake is a slim brown or gray snake with a mild or yellow stripe on every side of its body. three narrow black stripes may be visible on its back. The light coloured stomach has four dark coloured stripes along its length. these snakes can grow up to simply under a meter in length. They may be located near streams or different shallow water where they feed especially on Crayfish. they may be innocent to human beings.

Purple-Bellied Snake are very small snakes and typically develop to no greater than 40 cm in length. they are a narrow snake with brown or gray body and red or orange unmarked belly and faint stripes down its lower back. They may be located in woods and fields or round garbage dumps and feed mainly on slugs, snails and worms. they are not venomous. they are very common though all of Michigan.

Ring-Necked Snake is a shiny scaled snake with grey or black returned, yellow stomach and a yellow ring around its neck. they're small and develop to around a most 60 cm in length. They can be located round forest areas and feed on worms, small snakes and small reptiles. they are usually uncommon to peer. they're not venomous and are harmless to people.

Easy inexperienced Snake is a small shiny green snake with smooth scales and white or yellowish stomach. They grow to a most of 0.five meters in length. they're a gentle snake and may be found in grasslands in which they combo in with their environment extra effortlessly. They feed specially on bugs and their dwindling numbers can be a end result of insecticides in use. They may be dealt with and seldom chew but will depart a musky slender on their captor from anal secretions. they are non-venomous and harmless to people.