There are plenty of common snakes usually seen. Many of these will flee if approached. They will bite if provoked but it is non venomous. Regular first aid with antiseptic usually does the trick.




The Garter snake is very common. They also feed on those other things you don't want in your yard like mice, lizards, and smaller snakes. I normally just leave them be. They help with rodent control.



Black Rat Snake



Corn Snake


Here is a comprehensive list of North American snakes for detailed references from Pitt.edu.

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Although these are non poisonous, they can get incredibly large. These are the constrictors (they squeeze their prey to death by hemorrhage and strangulation). Although not indigenous to this country, thousands have been released into the wild. Sure they're cute when they're little, but they can grow to enormous lengths!


Reticulated Python



Rock Python


Boa constrictor.


No need to file a missing person report on this boy if he vanishes. Not a good idea.


This python got inside an electric fence before it fed on a farm animal. On it's way out the extra girth of the animal made it contact the electric fence. It killed the snake, but look at the size of the head!

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Among the newest threats in southeastern states is the Anaconda, an Amazon snake. Again imported, and either escaped or was released into the wild. They, along with the pythons, have become the new apex predators, replacing the alligator and caymen.

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Not trying to scare anyone, but you gotta KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AND ALERT!