Pennsylvania
Snakes in Venango County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Venango County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Venango County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Short-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis brachystoma
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Venango County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Venango County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Venango County, Pennsylvania, including Eastern Massasauga, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Venango County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Venango County, Pennsylvania?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Venango County, Pennsylvania, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Venango County, Pennsylvania?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Venango County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Venango 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.