Massachusetts
Snakes in Hampden County
12 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hampden 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Hampden County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hampden County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hampden County, Massachusetts, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Hampden County, Massachusetts, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hampden County, Massachusetts, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hampden County, Massachusetts, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
- 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.