Snakes in Clearfield County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Clearfield County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Short-headed Garter Snake

Thamnophis brachystoma

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Clearfield County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

10+ snake species have verified records in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania?

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Clearfield 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.

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