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