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