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Thamnophis Sauritus – Ribbon Snake

The ribbon snake, Thamnophis sauritus, is a common non-venomous garter snake species found in the Eastern United States. The snake is dark with three light yellow, green or blue longitudinal stripes along its back. It is mostly found in or near water and feeds almost exclusively on frogs. In the Central United States, its range […]

Heterodon Platirhinos – Eastern Hognose Snake

The eastern hognose snake is a harmless medium-sized snake found in the Central and Eastern United States. The snake has a hog-shaped snout and a broad and flat neck. Its coloration and patterns can be extremely variable ranging from completely black specimen to colorfully patterned individuals. Description The hognose snake got its common name from […]

Indotyphlops Braminus – Brahminy Blind Snake

Indotyphlops Braminus, the Brahminy blind snake is a nonvenomous blind snake found throughout the world. The small, worm-like snake originates from Southeast Asian and India has most likely spread throughout the world hiding in flower pots. This fact has earned the snake is second most used common name, the flowerpot snake. Due to its abundance […]

Lampropeltis Triangulum – Milk Snake

The milk snake is a nonvenomous snake that can be found in the Eastern and Central United States, in Canada and throughout Central America. Most commonly, it has patterns of red and white blotches or crossbands with black borders. However, several color variations of the snake exist, leading to confusions with some venomous snakes. Size […]

Opheodrys Vernalis – Smooth Green Snake

The smooth green snake is a relatively small nonvenomous snake found throughout the Northeastern and Central United States. Its body is uniformely green with smooth scales. The smooth green snake can be confused with the larger nonvenomous rough green snake. Description The smooth green snake is a uniformely colored snake without any patterns. Mostly, adult […]

Pantherophis Alleghaniensis – Eastern Rat Snake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis, commonly called the eastern rat snake or the black rat snake is a large nonvenomous snake found in the Eastern United States. Size The eastern rat snake is one of the larger snake species found in the United States. On average, adults reach a length of 36 to 72 inches (90-180 cm). The longest […]

Nerodia Sipedon – Common Watersnake

The common watersnake is a nonvenomous snake that is often seen throughout the Eastern United States as well as Southeastern Canada. Due to its often brown coloration with dark brown blotches, it is often confused with the venomous cottonmouth (or water moccasin) or the venomous copperhead snake. Description The common watersnake can be brown, reddish-brown, […]

Storeria Occipitomaculata – Redbelly Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata, the redbelly snake is a small, dark brown , grey or black snake with a red, orange or bright yellow belly. It is found in the Eastern United States and is nonvenomous. Description The body of the red-bellied snake can take on a wide range of colors from dark brown to red-brown, gray […]

Diadophis Punctatus – Ring-Necked Snake

The ring-necked snake, Diadophis punctatus, is a harmless small snake that can be found throughout most of the United States and parts of Mexico and Canada. It is mostly grey or brown with a colorful belly side and a colorful ring behind its head. Ring-Necked Snake Description The common name of the snake refers to […]

Carphophis Amoenus – Worm Snake

The worm snake, Carphophis amoenus, is a small nonvenomous snake species that can be found throughout the Eastern United States. It is up to 11 inches long and has a brown color with a pink belly. Worm Snake Description The main body coloration of the wormsnake is a uniform tan or dark brown without any […]

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