Pennsylvania
Snakes in Fulton County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fulton 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 Fulton County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fulton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fulton County, Pennsylvania?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fulton 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.