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