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