Michigan has 18 snake species, most of which are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed ...

They inhabit the eastern portion of the U.S. and prefer sandy soil types, so their presence on beaches is not rare. It’s not common, however, to see an eastern hog-nosed snake swimming in the ocean.

Michigan has 18 snake species, most of which are harmless and beneficial to the ecosystem. Five common Michigan snakes include the Eastern garter, Eastern milk, Northern water, Eastern hog-nosed ...

An eastern hog-nosed snake was spotted on Ocean City Beach. The snake is known for playing dead – and is not venomous. WASHINGTON - A snake was caught on camera slithering in the sand on Ocean ...

Maryland Department of Natural Resources staff were not on-site, but did tell the Scripps News Group in Baltimore that, based on the photos, it appears to be an eastern hog-nosed snake.