{"id":24547,"date":"2024-09-05T14:20:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T19:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=24547"},"modified":"2025-02-07T08:35:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T14:35:26","slug":"identifying-common-snake-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/identifying-common-snake-types","title":{"rendered":"Identifying Common Snake Types"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">5<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fortheland.org\/snakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eastern-Gartner-Snake_credit-Paul-VanDerWerf-1024x923.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eastern-Gartner-Snake_credit-Paul-VanDerWerf-1024x923.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eastern-Gartner-Snake_credit-Paul-VanDerWerf-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eastern-Gartner-Snake_credit-Paul-VanDerWerf-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Eastern-Gartner-Snake_credit-Paul-VanDerWerf.jpg 1154w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of fortheland.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of the most common snakes found in the United States:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#h-garter-snake\">Garter Snake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-coral-snake\">Coral Snake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-kingsnake\">Kingsnake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-watersnake\">Watersnake<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-rattlesnake\">Rattlesnake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>While most aspects of living at the lake are enjoyable, dealing with less-than-pleasant wildlife is not. For most people, coming across a snake in your backyard or while hiking through the woods is terrifying. It\u2019s no wonder why\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/topics\/snakes\/types.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">many snakes are venomous<\/a>, and these reptiles are always portrayed in the media as vile creatures who are better off dead. However, not all snakes are harmful. In distinguishing friends from foes, it\u2019s important to be able to identify these various types of common snakes. Developing an awareness of the most prevalent snake species in the U.S. will help you determine when to run for your life and when to simply walk by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garter-snake\">Garter Snake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-1556169_1920-1024x613.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-1556169_1920-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-1556169_1920-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-1556169_1920-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-1556169_1920-1536x920.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-1556169_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/kapa65-61253\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1556169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karsten Paulick<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1556169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the <em>Thamnophis genus<\/em>, this snake species is spread widely throughout North America, making it one of the country\u2019s most common snakes. Although <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/articles\/000\/common-garter-snake.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the common garter snake<\/a> can be found in any region from Canada to the southern U.S., they prefer humid areas with lots of water, such as grasslands and forests. They can be identified by their vertical stripes, which extend longitudinally from head to tail. Typically, they\u2019re characterized by lighter, yellow-ish pattern stripes with a darker background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coral-snake\">Coral Snake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-snake-JH-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-snake-JH-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-snake-JH-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-snake-JH-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Coral-snake-JH.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncwildlife.org\/species\/eastern-coral-snake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The coral snake prefers temperate and warm climates in the southeastern U.S. You\u2019ll know a coral snake by its color-blocking pattern of alternating yellow, black, and red stripes. However, a certain famous rhyme comes in handy here: \u201cRed touches yellow, kill a fellow. Red touches black, friend of Jack.\u201d Coral snakes happen to be the former. Because they\u2019re highly venomous, you\u2019ll want to stay far away. It\u2019s also worth noting that there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reptilesmagazine.com\/herp-queries-red-touch-yellow-kill-a-fellow-doesnt-always-work\/\">some exceptions<\/a> to this rhyme, and it\u2019s important to be aware of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kingsnake\">Kingsnake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-456976_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25636\" style=\"width:807px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-456976_1920.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-456976_1920-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-456976_1920-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-456976_1920-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/line-456976_1920-1536x1031.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/kapa65-61253\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1556169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Karsten Paulick<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1556169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The king snake is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/Lampropeltis\"><em>Lampropeltis<\/em><\/a> genus. From the Greek words \u201clampro\u201d (shiny) and \u201cpeltus\u201d (shield), these snakes are identified by their shiny, smooth scales. There are many subspecies of kingsnakes, such as milk snakes, the California kingsnake, and the Mexican black kingsnake. These creatures are non-venomous constricting snakes, so you don\u2019t need to worry. Like coral snakes, the king snake is recognized by red, yellow, and black bands. However, a king snake\u2019s red bands will be adjacent to black ones, as indicated in the second half of the rhyme (red touches black, friend of Jack).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watersnake\">Watersnake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/north-watersnake.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/north-watersnake.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/north-watersnake-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Programs\/Office-of-Sustainability-and-Environment\/Blog\/Northern-Watersnake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arlingtonva.us<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Native to North America, the watersnake can be found all throughout the eastern U.S. As their name suggests, they tend to live around bodies of water such as rivers, creeks, and marshes. Although they are non-venomous, they are often confused with the highly venomous cottonmouth snake. Additionally, these water snakes can be <a href=\"https:\/\/ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu\/water_moccasin_watersnake_comparison.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confused with venomous water moccasins<\/a> which have heavier heads and stockier bodies. They share a brown, grayish shade with patches of lighter coloring&#8211; a look that was likely adapted through evolution to living in a water-based environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rattlesnake\">Rattlesnake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440px-Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440px-Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440px-Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440px-Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440px-Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA-2-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1440px-Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=4272850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">By derivative work: Victorrocha (talk&nbsp;\u00b7 contribs)Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA.JPG: Tigerhawkvok (talk&nbsp;\u00b7 contribs) &#8211; Crotalus_cerastes_mesquite_springs_CA.JPG, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most infamous snake species, the rattlesnake belongs to the genus Crotalus which derives from the Greek word for \u201crattle.\u201d With its thick body, triangular head, and diamond-shaped patterns, it\u2019s one of the most recognizable snakes in North America. These nocturnal species have \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.desertmuseum.org\/books\/nhsd_rattlesnakes.php#:~:text=Heat%20given%20off%20by%20an,effectively%20even%20in%20total%20darkness.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heat vision<\/a>\u201d allowing them to thrive in desert regions with arid climates such as Arizona. Highly venomous, they use their large fangs to capture prey, hissing and rattling before they attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about identifying which snakes are harmful, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildliferemoval.com\/identifying-snakes-the-good-and-the-bad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this resource<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"_form_185\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.activehosted.com\/f\/embed.php?id=185\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a list of the most common snakes found in the United States: Garter Snake Coral Snake Kingsnake Watersnake Rattlesnake While most aspects of living at the lake are enjoyable, dealing with less-than-pleasant wildlife is not. For most people, coming across a snake in your backyard or while hiking through the woods is terrifying. It\u2019s no wonder why\u2014many snakes are venomous, and these reptiles are always portrayed in the media as vile creatures who are better off dead. However, not all snakes are harmful. In distinguishing friends from foes, it\u2019s important to be able to identify these various types of&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":24550,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12055,15978,12053],"tags":[17658,341,1160,177,13726],"class_list":["post-24547","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lake-activities","category-lake-trivia","category-lifestyle","tag-common-snakes","tag-lake-activities","tag-lake-wildlife","tag-nature","tag-outdoor-activities"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Identifying Common Snake Types<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Not all snakes are bad. 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