Maryland
Snakes in Queen Anne's County
12 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Queen Anne's County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Queen Anne's County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Queen Anne's County, Maryland?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, based on verified wildlife observations.