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