The scarlet kingsnake is a nonvenomous snake that can be found throughout the Southeastern United States. It is often confused with the highly venomous eastern coral snake that can be found in a similar territory. Description The scarlet kingsnake is a colorful snake with alternating black, yellow or white, black and red crossbands. The yellow […]
Micrurus Fulvius – Eastern Coral Snake
The eastern coral snake is a highly venomous snake that can be found throughout the Southeastern United States. It grows to an average size of up to 30 inches (75 cm). Its body is shiny and has alternating black, yellow and red crossbands. Description The animal is strikingly colorful and shiny. The head and the […]
Sistrurus Miliarius – Pygmy Rattlesnake
The pygmy rattlesnake, Sistrurus miliarius, is a small venomous rattlesnake that can be found in the Southeastern United States. It reaches a size of up to 2 feet (60 cm) and has an overall grey, brown or blueish body color with a darker head and a row of dark spots along its back. Its bite […]
Crotalus Horridus – Timber Rattlesnake
The timber rattlesnake, Crotalus horridus, is a venomous snake native to the Eastern part of North America. It is usually around 40 inches (100 cm) long and light or dark brown with several dark brown, jagged, crossband patterns around its body. Even though bites rarely occur, an untreated timber rattlesnake bite may be fatal. Description […]
Storeria Dekayi – Brown Snake
Storeris dekayi, commonly called the (American) brown snake or Dekay’s snake is a small non-venomous snake that can be found in the Eastern United States, Canada, Mexico as well as other countries in Central America. Description As its common name suggests, its predominant body color is brown. It can either be a lighter yellow-brown or […]
Thamnophis Sirtalis – Common Garter Snake
The common garter snake is the best-known and most widespread species among the garter snakes. It can be found throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. It lives in forests, meadows and swamps, but also parks and gardens. Proximity to waters is always a prerequisite. The predominantly day-active common garter snake spends most of its […]
Coluber Constrictor – Racer
Coluber constrictor, commonly called the eastern racer is a nonvenomous snake species. The species contains eleven subspecies that can be found throughout the United States as well as in Hawaii. Alaska is the only state in the U.S. that doesn’t have a population of racers. The racer is a highly active and fast-moving snake. This […]
Crotalus Adamanteus – Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Cortalus adamanteus, commonly called the eastern diamondback rattlesnake, is a highly venomous snake found in the Southeastern United States. It is the largest venomous snake in the United States and a bite can be fatal. Its common name is owed to characteristic diamond-shapes on its back. Description Size The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is the largest […]