Snakes in Maine

Does Maine have snakes

Maine does have snakes, though quite a few of them, around 13, with none of the species being venomous. The timber rattlesnake once inhabited the western part of the state, though it ceased to dwell there. The northern black racer, a subspecies of the eastern racer, is listed as endangered here, primarily found in the southern part of the state. It inhabits grasslands, rocky ledges, sand pits, and agricultural fields. It is also the state’s largest, measuring between 33 and 65 inches.

Group	Venomous	Non-venomous
Water Snakes	–	Common Watersnake
Garter Snakes	–	Common Garter Snake Eastern Garter Snake Maritime Garter Snake Eastern Ribbon Snake Western Ribbon Snake
Kingsnakes	–	Northern Ringneck Snake Milk Snake
Opheodrys	–	Smooth Green Snake
Storeria	–	DeKay’s Brownsnake Redbelly Snake
Pseudonaja	–	Eastern Brown Snake
Coluber	–	Northern Black Racer