Maryland
Snakes in Dorchester County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Dorchester 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 Dorchester County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dorchester County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dorchester County, Maryland?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Dorchester County, Maryland, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Dorchester County, Maryland, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Dorchester County, Maryland?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Dorchester County, Maryland, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dorchester County, Maryland?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Dorchester County, Maryland, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Dorchester 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.