Snakes in Lebanon 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 Lebanon County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lebanon County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

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

How many snake species live in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania?

11 snake species have verified records in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, of which 2 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lebanon 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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