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Western Rat Snake (or Black Rat Snake) - Pantherophis obsoletus

Western Rat Snake (or Black Rat Snake) (Harmless; though they may bite if cornered or handled, the bite is medically ins...

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Low Risk / Harmless; though they are non-venomous, they are famously defensive and will bite repeated...

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Harmless/Low Risk. While they are non-venomous, they are famously defensive and will bite readily if ...

Common Garter Snake - Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake (Harmless; they generally flee when approached and pose no significant threat to humans or pets.)

Common Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius

Common Leopard Gecko (Harmless; they generally do not bite unless highly provoked, and even then, they lack the capabili...

Artificial Ringmaster Serpent (Caine) - Digitalis caineus

Artificial Ringmaster Serpent (Caine) (Moderate Risk; while physically harmless to biological life, it possesses the pow...

Madagascar Leaf-nosed Snake - Langaha madagascariensis

Madagascar Leaf-nosed Snake (Low Risk to humans. While the bite is painful, it is not life-threatening. The snake is non...

Not a Snake (Canine Specimen) - Canis lupus familiaris

Not a Snake (Canine Specimen) (Harmless/Low Risk; domesticated dog showing friendly facial expressions.)

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Harmless / Low Risk. While non-venomous, they are famously quick to strike and bite repeatedly if han...

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Harmless / Low Risk. They are not dangerous to humans, though they can be very defensive and will bit...

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Harmless. While they are often defensive and may bite if handled, they pose no toxic threat to humans...

Common Leopard Gecko - Eublepharis macularius

Common Leopard Gecko (Harmless; they are not aggressive toward humans and bites are rare and minor.)

Western Ratsnake (also known as Black Ratsnake or Texas Ratsnake depending on locality) - Pantherophis obsoletus

Western Ratsnake (also known as Black Ratsnake or Texas Ratsnake depending on locality) (Harmless; despite a defensive t...

Eastern Rat Snake - Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Rat Snake (Harmless - They pose no threat to humans or pets; bites are rare and only occur if the snake is signi...

Crested Gecko (Note: Specimen is not a snake) - Correlophus ciliatus

Crested Gecko (Note: Specimen is not a snake) (Harmless; they are docile and pose zero medical risk to humans, though th...

Madagascar Leaf-nosed Snake - Langaha madagascariensis

Madagascar Leaf-nosed Snake (Low Risk; while the venom is not lethal to humans, bites are painful. The species is extrem...

Artificial Ringmaster Serpent (Caine) - Digitalis dentatus aff. caine

Artificial Ringmaster Serpent (Caine) (Extremely Dangerous - can manipulate physics, delete entities, and induce severe ...

No snake present / Caprine (Goat) in image - Capra aegagrus hircus

No snake present / Caprine (Goat) in image (Harmless/Low Risk (May bite or headbutt if provoked, but poses no toxicologi...

No Snake Detected (Domestic Dog) - Canis lupus familiaris

No Snake Detected (Domestic Dog) (Harmless to Low Risk; domesticated pet, though bites can occur if provoked.)

Russell's Viper - Daboia russelii

Russell's Viper (Extremely Dangerous; it is a member of the 'Big Four' snakes responsible for the majority of snakebite ...

Russell's Viper - Daboia russelii

Russell's Viper (Extremely Dangerous; responsible for more human fatalities in the Indian subcontinent than any other sp...

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Low Risk; while non-venomous, they are famously defensive and will bite repeatedly if handled, often ...

Leopard Gecko (Not a snake) - Eublepharis macularius

Leopard Gecko (Not a snake) (Harmless; they are docile and popular pets. A bite is rare and usually only causes minor me...

Blue-tongued Skink (Identify Note: This is a lizard, not a snake) - Tiliqua scincoides (possibly Tiliqua scincoides intermedia or T. s. scincoides)

Blue-tongued Skink (Identify Note: This is a lizard, not a snake) (Harmless; though they can provide a painful pinch wit...

Inconclusive - No snake present - N/A - Image shows mammalian fur

Inconclusive - No snake present (Harmless; no snake is present in the image to assess for danger.)

Common Water Snake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Water Snake (Low Risk; harmless to humans and pets. They are non-venomous but can be defensive and will bite repe...

Common Garter Snake - Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake (Harmless / Low Risk. Bites may cause mild swelling or itching in rare cases of allergic reaction, b...

No snake present in image - N/A

No snake present in image (Harmless (No snake present); overall environment appears low risk.)

Eastern Milksnake - Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milksnake (Harmless; they may occasionally bite or musk if handled roughly, but they pose no threat to humans or...

Ball Python (Royal Python) - Python regius

Ball Python (Royal Python) (Harmless; very low risk to humans. Bites are rare and medically insignificant, usually occur...

Western Ribbon Snake - Thamnophis proximus

Western Ribbon Snake (Harmless. They are not dangerous to humans or pets; they may bite if handled but lack significant ...

Ball Python (also known as the Royal Python) - Python regius

Ball Python (also known as the Royal Python) (Harmless. They are non-aggressive and lack venom. Bites to humans are extr...

Checkered Garter Snake - Thamnophis marcianus

Checkered Garter Snake (Harmless - poses no threat to humans or pets; very low risk of bite and no significant toxicity....

Gopher Snake - Pituophis catenifer

Gopher Snake (Harmless - though they can be defensive if threatened and may deliver a non-toxic bite.)

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Harmless; however, they can be highly defensive if handled, frequently biting and secreting a foul-sm...

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Harmless; though they are famously defensive and will bite repeatedly if handled, they pose no toxic ...

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Harmless; although they are non-venomous, they are famously defensive and will bite repeatedly if han...

Eastern Ratsnake - Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Eastern Ratsnake (Harmless. They are non-aggressive, though they may bite if handled roughly. Bites cause minor scratche...

Gopher Snake (Pacific Gopher Snake) - Pituophis catenifer (likely ssp. catenifer)

Gopher Snake (Pacific Gopher Snake) (Harmless - though they are large and can be defensive if cornered, they pose no sig...

Eastern Copperhead - Agkistrodon contortrix

Eastern Copperhead (Moderate Risk; while they account for a high number of bites in the US, their venom is relatively lo...

Common Watersnake - Nerodia sipedon

Common Watersnake (Harmless - though they are non-venomous, they can be highly defensive and may bite repeatedly if corn...

Western Rat Snake - Pantherophis obsoletus

Western Rat Snake (Harmless. Though they may bite if cornered or handled roughly, they pose no significant medical risk ...