Pennsylvania
Snakes in Erie County
13 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Erie County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Short-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis brachystoma
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Erie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Erie County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Erie County, Pennsylvania?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Erie County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.