Pennsylvania
Snakes in Blair County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Blair County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Blair County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Blair County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Blair County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Blair County, Pennsylvania, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Blair County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Blair County, Pennsylvania?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Blair County, Pennsylvania, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Blair County, Pennsylvania?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Blair County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Blair 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.