Massachusetts
Snakes in Barnstable County
10 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Barnstable County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Barnstable County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Barnstable County, Massachusetts?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, based on verified wildlife observations.