Western Terrestrial Garter snakes are mildly venomous. This species is also seen in orange and black patterns with white dorsal lines. A common coloring includes black dorsal patterns and a white line with a gray-green body. This snake species comes in multiple colors. Image by Jonathan Hakim via inaturalistĬommom name: Western terrestrial garter snake Western Terrestrial Garter Snake Mountain Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans ssp. Its diet is comprised of rodents, lizards, and frogs. Hibernation is important for the species and this is why it seeks out the warmest spots to overwinter. They are also common in homes, especially in the attic as the species is arboreal. These snakes are found in forests and on farms. Like most black and white snakes, Eastern Ratsnakes live in different types of environments. It has a black and white chessboard-pattern underbelly.

The Eastern Ratsnake is also partially black and white. Scientific name: Pantherophis alleghaniensisĬommon name: Eastern ratsnake, black rat snake, pilot snake, pilot black snake, chicken snake, yellow rat snake, Everglades rat snake These snakes use constriction to catch prey such as birds and rodents. This snake species isn’t venomous, but it’s a feared constrictor and climber.Ĭommon in the US, the Black rat snake is among the species that can climb trees fast.

They have white lives and throats which might only be visible when these snakes move around. These snakes are almost entirely black or they appear black from certain angles.īut Black rat snakes have a white mouth. Black rat snake Black rat snakeĬommon name: Western rat snake, black rat snake, pilot black snake, black snakeīlack rat snakes are some of the most representative species for this type of physical appearance. Gopher snakes prefer rodents and rabbits. Their black and white blotches make these snakes visible in marshes where they might eat lizards. They live in all habitats from deserts to high mountain slopes. Gopher snakes are the most common species in certain states due to their adaptability. Gopher snakes are sometimes mistaken for Rattlesnakes due to their black and white coloring which is sometimes rare.īut Gopher snakes can come in black and white coloring, as they can come in beige and brown coloring. Image by Hannah Floyd via inaturalistĬommon name: Pacific gopher snake, Henry snake, coast gopher snake, bullsnake, Churchill’s bullsnake, Oregon bullsnake, Pacific pine snake, western bullsnake, western gopher snake, Sonoran gopher snake, western pine snake, great basin gopher snake, blow snake, yellow gopher snake, gopher snake This snake species is also known in the scientific world as the only snake species to resist tetrodotoxin, a powerful toxin in the animal world.Īs a result, the snake can eat salamander species other snakes can’t. Gums of this species are the toxic mouthparts as these snakes have no rear fangs. However, this venom might still trigger allergic reactions. They only produce mild venom which cannot harm people. Snakes of this species are now considered venomous. Unlike many other species, the Puget Sound Gartersnake has changed its status from non-venomous to venomous. This species is found in many habitats around the world as it has very good adaptability. The Puget Sound Gartersnake is a black species with either white, yellow, or blue narrow stripes. Scientific name: Thamnophis sirtalis pickeringii Puget Sound Gartersnake Puget Sound Gartersnake Some non-venomous black and white snakes are known to resist the bites of venomous snakes.įurthermore, non-venomous black and white snakes can also eat juvenile venomous snakes. The non-venomous nature of black and white snakes doesn’t necessarily exclude the venomous nature. This species is known for not having any venom but it resists the bites of multiple other venomous snakes including pit viper snake bites. They may still bite but without any health risks.īlack and white non-venomous species include the Speckled Kingsnake.

Non-venomous – these types of snakes aren’t considered dangerous to people.

This snake was considered not venomous just a few decades ago. The Puget Sound Gartersnake is one of the snakes with poisonous saliva which is now considered a mildly venomous species.

Mildly venomous – many types of black and white snakes are mildly venomous.

However, people can die when bitten by this snake when there’s no medical treatment. Their venom may not be fatal with the right medical treatment. Western Massasauga is some of the most dangerous black and white venomous snakes.

Venomous – a small percentage of black and white snakes are venomous.

Their coloring gathers them under a common physical trait.īlack and white snakes encompass members of various species that may or may not be venomous. Black and white snakes don’t represent a species of snakes.

Pa ight brown snake with white stripes