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