Snakes in Charles County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Charles County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Charles County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Charles County, Maryland?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Charles County, Maryland, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Charles County, Maryland, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Charles County, Maryland?

10+ snake species have verified records in Charles County, Maryland, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Charles County, Maryland?

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Charles County, Maryland, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Charles 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.

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