Pennsylvania
Snakes in Carbon County
12 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Carbon 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Carbon County
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Carbon County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Carbon County, Pennsylvania?
- The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Carbon 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.