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