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Snake #795013

Asked June 08, 2022, 9:36 PM EDT

Are these snakes just gardeners or are they venemous?

Cuyahoga County Ohio

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Hello! Neither one is venomous. The picture on the left appears to be a garter snake. The other one might be another garter, or a brown snake. Again, both are non-venomous and harmless. Both feed on worms, slugs, and other soft-bodied insects.

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 14, 2022, 2:13 PM EDT

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Snake #795013

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