New Hampshire
Snakes in Merrimack County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Merrimack County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Merrimack County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Merrimack 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 Merrimack County, New Hampshire?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Merrimack County, New Hampshire?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, based on verified wildlife observations.