Pennsylvania
Snakes in Fayette County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fayette 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Fayette County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fayette County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fayette 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.