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