Maryland
Snakes in Somerset County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Somerset County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Somerset County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Somerset County, Maryland?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Somerset County, Maryland. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Somerset County, Maryland?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Somerset County, Maryland.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Somerset County, Maryland?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Somerset County, Maryland, based on verified wildlife observations.