Snakes of Connecticut
Timber Rattlesnake
Northern Copperhead
Milk Snake
Eastern Garter Snake
Smooth Green Snake
Northern Ringneck Snake
Northern Water Snake
Other Connecticut Snakes:
Eastern Ribbon Snake------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eastern Worm Snake----------------
Northern Brown Snakes--------------------------------------------
Black Rat Snake----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Eastern Hognose Snake--------------------------------------
These snakes are very uncommon and are rarely seen.
Names, pictures, and a brief description of common CT snakes are listed below.
"Y" or "V"shaped mark on top of head. Whitish gray body with reddish brown and tan blotches with black borders. Black and white checkerboard pattern on the belly.
Brilliant green color, thin body.
Three light yellow or white stripes running the length of the body; dark body with whitish flecks in a checkerboard pattern.
Dull blue gray or black body; yellow neck ring; bright yellow belly.
Body color darkish gray or black with alternating faint bands of brown or gray; banding more visible in young. Cream colored belly patterned with reddish-brown crescent half moon shapes. This snake is NOT a Water moccasin or Cottonmouth and is not poisonous.
Rattle at the end of tail; head wider than neck; large stocky brown, black, or yellow body with dark "V" shaped bands
Snakes are extremely beneficial and are not a threat to anyone. They won't attack you, or chase you.
PLEASE DON"T KILL THEM.
Give us a call and we will remove and relocate them for you, if possible, or give you more information about them.
The two snakes to the right are the only poisonous snakes in CT and are extremely rare and very rarely seen.
Copper colored body with brown or reddish bands wide on the sides and narrow on the back. Head is much wider than neck.
Northern Redbelly Snake--------
Northern Black Racer----------------------------------------------------------------------
