Pennsylvania
Snakes in Clarion County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Clarion 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 Clarion County

Short-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis brachystoma
Harmless

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless

Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless

Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless

Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous

Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless

Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clarion County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clarion County, Pennsylvania?
- The Short-headed Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Clarion 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.