Massachusetts
Snakes in Suffolk County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Suffolk County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Brahminy Blindsnake
Indotyphlops braminus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Suffolk County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, based on verified wildlife observations.