Pennsylvania
Snakes in Bucks County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bucks 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 Bucks County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bucks County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bucks County, Pennsylvania?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bucks 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.