Connecticut
Snakes in Litchfield County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Litchfield County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Litchfield County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Litchfield County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Litchfield County, Connecticut?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Litchfield County, Connecticut, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Litchfield County, Connecticut, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Litchfield County, Connecticut?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Litchfield County, Connecticut, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Litchfield County, Connecticut?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Litchfield County, Connecticut, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Litchfield 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.