The western terrestrial garter snake is a harmless snake species that can be found throughout the Western United States. Its five subspecies come in a variety of colors ranging from brown to red, purple, yellow and black. Description The 5 subspecies of the western terrstrial garter snake come in various different colors. The most widely […]
Pantherophis Obsoletus – Western Rat Snake
Pantherophis obsoletus, commonly called the western rat snake or the black rat snake is a large nonvenomous snake species. It can be found in the central United States west of the Mississippi River as well as in Northern Mexico. With a length of up to 100 inches (250 cm), they are one of 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 […]
Crotalus Viridis – Western Rattlesnake
The western rattlesnake or prairie rattlensnake, is a venomous snake species that can be found in the Mid-West of the United States, mostly east of the Rocky Mountains, in Southern Canada as well as in Northern Mexico. In the past, the subspecies of the Pacific rattlesnake have been considered as part of the Crotalus viridis […]
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 […]
Sistrurus Catenatus – Massasauga Snake
The massasauga snake, Sistrurus catenatus, is a venomous snake that can be found in several U.S. states in a wide strip from Southeastern Canada to Northern Mexico. It grows up to two feet in length and has characteristic brown/black and grey/white patterns along its body that look like an iron chain. Description The basic coloration […]
Agkistrodon Contortrix – Copperhead Snake
The copperhead snake, Agkistrodon contortrix, is a venomous snake that can be found throughout the Eastern United States. It grows to an average size of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm). Its body is usually a light brown with several darker, copper-colored crossbands around its body. Description The body of the copperhead usually has an ochre-colored basic […]
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 […]