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