Free tool
What Snake Is This? Free Snake Identifier
Upload a photo and find out which snake you found.
Most snakes people photograph are non-venomous, and several harmless species are routinely mistaken for dangerous ones. Upload a photo to get the species, with a plain note on whether it is venomous.
Confidence:
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Habitat, diet, behavior and a follow-up chat — in the app.
AI identification from a single photo. Accuracy depends on the photo — treat an uncertain result as uncertain.
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Animal Identifier gives you 2 free identifications a day, no signup.
- 2 free identifications every day
- Habitat, diet and behavior for every find
- Ask follow-up questions about the animal
- Your identifications saved in one place
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it tell me if a snake is venomous?
It returns a short factual note on whether the identified species is venomous. Treat it as identification information, never as a basis for handling a snake or for deciding what to do after a bite — for a suspected venomous bite, get medical help immediately.
How should I photograph a snake?
From a distance, with zoom. Never handle or approach a snake to get a better photo. Head shape, pattern and scale arrangement are the useful features, and a zoomed shot from several feet away usually shows them well enough.
Is this snake identifier free?
Yes. You get one free identification here with no account and no signup. For more, the Animal Identifier app gives you 2 free identifications a day.
How do I take a photo that actually works?
Fill the frame as much as you safely can and keep it in focus. Most failed identifications are photos taken from too far away. A sharp close-up beats a wide shot every time, and a second angle helps when the first is ambiguous.
Does it work offline?
No. Identification runs in the cloud, so you need an internet connection — both here and in the app.
How accurate is it?
It depends almost entirely on the photo. A clear, close, well-lit image of a distinctive species usually returns a confident answer. A blurry or distant shot of something with close relatives often cannot be resolved from the image alone, and it is better to know that than to be given a confident guess.