Snakes in Vermont
Most of the snakes in the state of Vermont are harmless, except one, i.e., the timber rattlesnake, found in small numbers in Rutland County, considered endangered since 1987. They mostly dwell along woodlands, ledges, and rocky slides. The eastern rat snake, primarily found in western Vermont, near forested areas, ledges, rocky outcrops, barns, and old buildings, is the state’s largest, 42-72 inches long.
| Groups | Venomous | Non-venomous |
|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnakes | Timber Rattlesnake | |
| Garter Snakes | – | Common Garter Snake Ribbon Snake |
| Kingsnakes | Milk Snake | |
| Water Snakes | – | Common Watersnake |
| Hognose Snakes | – | Eastern Hog-nosed Snake |
| Coluber | – | Eastern Racer |
| Pantherophis | – | Eastern Rat Snake |
| Opheodrys | – | Smooth Green Snake |
| Storeria | – | Redbelly Snake Dekay’s Brownsnake |
Snakes by Colors and Patterns
Black Snakes: Eastern Racer, Eastern Rat Snake
Brown Snakes: DeKay’s Brown Snake, Redbelly Snake, Common Garter Snake
Quick Information
Big Snake: Eastern Rat Snake
