Pennsylvania
Snakes in Mc Kean County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Mc Kean 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 Mc Kean County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Short-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis brachystoma
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mc Kean County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Mc Kean County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Mc Kean 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.