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Northern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen)
- Copperheads prefer habitats with ledges and rocks with vegetation
- They are found as far north as Maine and as far west as Wisconsin.
- Northern copperheads are not found anywhere else in the world
- Copperheads are pit vipers and can be dangerous if threatened.
Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum)
- Inhabits a wide variety of semi-open habitats from sea level to 3000 feet in elevation
- Eats mainly small rodents
- Nonvenomous
Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)
- Largest snake species in Rhode Island, reaching up to 5.5 feet long.
- Nonvenomous
- Can climb and swim well.
Northern Black Racer (Coluber constrictor constrictor)
- Fast moving, non-venomous snake that is found in a variety of habitats, including forests and fields.
- Eats mainly small rodents.
Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon sipedon)
- Semi-aquatic snake found in and near water bodies
- Eats mainly frogs, fish, toads, and crayfish
- Nonvenomous
Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus Edwardssi)
- Small, slender snake found in moist habitats, such as forests and meadows
- Eats mainly earthworms and salamanders
- Nonvenomous
Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus)
- Bright green snake found in trees and shrubs in a variety of habitats
- Eats mainly insects, such as grasshoppers and crickets
- Nonvenomous
Eastern Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis)
- Common snake found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and wetlands.
- Eats mainly small rodents and amphibians.
- Nonvenomous
Northern Red-bellied Snake (Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata)
- Small, secretive snake found in moist habitats, such as forests and meadows
- Eats mainly earthworms and slugs
- Nonvenomous
Red Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum syspila)
- Non-venomous constrictor snake found in southeastern RI
- Eats mainly rodents