What kind of snake is this?
The fastest way to put a name — and a venom level — to the snake you just saw.
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Snake Identifier: Scan & IDEducation · iPhone & iPadWhat kind of snake is this? Find out in seconds.
Snap a photo and Snake Identifier tells you the species, whether it’s venomous, and what to do next — with up to 95% accuracy.
- AI photo identification in seconds
- Clear venom-level warnings
- Works with camera or gallery photos
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Get Snake Identifier for iPhone
Join thousands of hikers, campers and homeowners who identify snakes with confidence. For iPhone and iPad.
See Snake Identifier in action
Identify any snake from a photo in seconds.
How snake identification works
From question to answer in a few taps.
Snap or upload a photo
From a safe distance, photograph the snake with your camera — or pick an existing photo from your gallery.
AI identifies the species
Our recognition engine compares scale patterns, head shape, coloring and body proportions, returning the species with a confidence score.
See venom level & safety info
The result tells you straight away whether it’s venomous, plus expert guidance on behavior, habitat and the precautions to take.
Save it to your collection
Every ID is stored in your personal library, viewable offline wherever your adventures take you.
Everything you need, built in
Why people choose Snake Identifier: Scan & ID.
Point, shoot, identify
Take a photo or upload one from your gallery. Advanced AI recognizes the species in seconds and gives you a confidence rating with it.
Venom levels, clearly marked
Every result is flagged Non-venomous, Mildly Venomous or Highly Venomous — so you know the danger level at a glance.
Expert species profiles
Scientific and common names, behavior, habitats and handling precautions written by experts.
Your personal collection
Every snake you identify is saved to your library and available offline — perfect for the trail.
Snake of the Day
Learn a new species every day with expert-curated educational content.
Ready to go
Start identifying the moment you open it. No account required.
Snake identification guides
Practical, expert-written answers to the questions people ask most about identifying snakes.
Is that snake venomous?
Why the folklore rules fail — and how to get a reliable venom answer from a photo.
Read the guideIdentify a snake by photo
Take the right picture, get the right ID — a step-by-step walkthrough.
Read the guideCopperhead lookalikes
Copperhead, corn snake or watersnake? The differences that actually matter.
Read the guideSnake in your yard?
Keep everyone safe, ID the species, and decide if it actually needs to go.
Read the guideSnake Identifier FAQ
Quick answers to the questions people ask before downloading.
Never wonder “What snake is that?” again
Get Snake Identifier for photo species ID, venom warnings and expert safety info — right from your pocket.
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