Nova Scotia
Snakes in Lunenburg
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Lunenburg
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lunenburg: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, based on verified wildlife observations.