Maryland
Snakes in Cecil County
15 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cecil County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Cecil County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cecil County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cecil County, Maryland?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cecil County, Maryland, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Cecil County, Maryland, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cecil County, Maryland?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cecil County, Maryland, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cecil County, Maryland?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Cecil County, Maryland, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cecil County, Maryland?
- 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.