Maine
Snakes in Kennebec County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Kennebec County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Kennebec County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Kennebec County, Maine?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Kennebec County, Maine. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Kennebec County, Maine?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Kennebec County, Maine.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Kennebec County, Maine?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kennebec County, Maine, based on verified wildlife observations.