Snakes in Hartford County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Hartford County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hartford County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hartford County, Connecticut?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hartford County, Connecticut, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Hartford County, Connecticut, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Hartford County, Connecticut?

11 snake species have verified records in Hartford County, Connecticut, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Hartford County, Connecticut?

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hartford County, Connecticut, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hartford County, Connecticut?

Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.

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