by Akash
Black rat snake: Non-venomous, grows up to 6 feet long, often mistaken for copperhead.
Northern water snake: Non-venomous, grows up to 5 feet long, found in and around water.
Eastern garter snake: Non-venomous, grows up to 3 feet long, common throughout Connecticut.
Milk snake: Non-venomous, grows up to 4 feet long, found in wooded areas, has black, red, and yellow rings.
Ringneck snake: Non-venomous, grows up to 18 inches long, found in woodlands, has light brown body with black ring around neck.
Dekay's brown snake: Non-venomous, grows up to 12 inches long, found in woodlands, has brown body with black blotches.
Smooth green snake: Non-venomous, grows up to 10 inches long, found in woodlands, has green body with yellow stripes.