Delaware
Snakes in Kent County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Kent County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Kent County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Kent County, Delaware?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Kent County, Delaware. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Kent County, Delaware?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Kent County, Delaware?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Kent County, Delaware, based on verified wildlife observations.