Vermont snakes: ID chart

12 snakes, 1 venomous (listed first). Last checked November 3, 2026.

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The venomous snake comes first: Timber Rattlesnake. The rest follow from A to Z, each with a photo where we have one and a short note on where it lives in Vermont. The chart prints on letter or A4 paper; on screen, open any name on the Vermont snakes page for photos, range and sources.

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

Venomous

Western Rutland County

Common Gartersnake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Non-venomous

Statewide at all elevations

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Non-venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Non-venomous

Eastern Hog-nosed Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Not stated

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Non-venomous

Widespread at lower elevations

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Non-venomous

Western Vermont (northeastern edge of the species range)

Eastern Ribbonsnake

Thamnophis saurita

Non-venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Non-venomous

Restricted to specific areas (FAQ)

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Non-venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Non-venomous

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Non-venomous

A picture cannot confirm what an animal is or that it is safe. Never handle a wild animal. Sources: Reptiles and Amphibians of Vermont (Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department); Snake FAQs (Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department); Milksnake (Vermont Critters: Reptiles) (Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department); Eastern Ratsnake (Vermont Critters: Reptiles) (Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department); Eastern Ribbonsnake (Vermont Critters: Reptiles) (Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department); Common Garter Snake (Vermont Critters: Reptiles) (Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department); and others listed on the web page. stateswildlife.com/vermont/snakes/