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