Information on Snakes | Information and Illustrations of Specific Snakes

Snakes of Massachusetts

Redbelly Snake

Notice the light spots around the neck.

Ringneck Snake

Notice the complete ring around the neck.

Eastern Hognose Snake

Notice the upturned snout.

Side view of Venomous Snake

Notice the vertical and elliptical pupils (eyes), a pit on each side of the head, between the eye and nostril.

Side View of a Non-Venomous snake

Notice the small and oval head with round pupils and NO pits between eyes and nostrils.

>Top view of Venomous Snake

Notice the triangular head.

Top View of a Non-Venomous snake

Notice that the head is NOT triangular.