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