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