Quick Photo Reference: Snakes of Vermont
Identifying animals is often easier with photo references. Photos can help you limit possible identifications to just one or two likely species.
Click or tap to see reference photos for each group of snakes. The groups are based on visual similarities between animals, and are not a biological classification. Adults and juveniles are grouped separately.
Common Gartersnake and Eastern Ribbonsnake
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Red-bellied Snake, DeKay's Brownsnake, Ring-necked Snake, Smooth Greensnake
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Eastern Milksnake, Common Watersnake
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Eastern Ratsnake, North American Racer, Common Watersnake, Eastern Hog-nosed Snake
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Note: the Eastern Hog-nose Snake is unconfirmed in Vermont.
DeKay's Brownsnake
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Common Watersnake, Eastern Ratsnake, North American Racer
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This information is also available as a downloadable PDF.
