Eastern Hognose Snake

• The eastern hognose snake has markings that resemble the eastern Massasauga rattlesnake. This snake reaches a length of 22 to 33 inches with a record length of 45 ½ inches. The hognose snake has a flat head with an upturned nose and a heavy body. The markings on most hognose snakes are dark splotches over a yellow, red or brown tinted backdrop. This snake when under threat spreads its neck to reveal black eyespots and makes a hissing sound.
  
  

Northern Banded Water Snake

• The northern banded water snake, not to be confused with a water moccasin, has similar markings to the timber rattler. This heavy-bodied thick snake has a large head and an intimidating appearance. The banded water snake puts on a ferocious show but in reality is a harmless serpent with small teeth that can only produce superficial bites. The markings of this snake are dark brown with a slight banded reddish pattern. While this snake does not possess a rattle, when excited it will rattle its tail.
  
  

Pacific Gopher Snake

• The gopher snake, a nonvenomous snake, is sometimes confused with the western rattlesnake. It is a large snake with a straw or tan color with large dark chocolate patches on the back and grey markings along the side. The head of the gopher snake is slightly larger than its brown neck. Full-grown specimens of this species range from 2 ½ to 7 feet long, while the majority of the subspecies range from 4 ½ to 5 feet long.
  
  

Eastern Fox Snake

• The eastern fox snake has similar markings to a rattlesnake. The yellowish to light brown skin with black or dark brown markings bears a resemblance to the eastern Massasauga rattlesnake. This snake grows to be 36 to 54 inches long with a record length of 70 ½ inches. While the markings on this snake resemble the rattlesnake, the eastern fox snake's head is not as wide or as triangular as the rattlesnake's head.