Pennsylvania
Snakes in Armstrong County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Armstrong County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Armstrong County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Short-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis brachystoma
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Armstrong County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.