Pennsylvania
Snakes in Warren County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Warren 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 Warren County

Short-headed Garter Snake
Thamnophis brachystoma
Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless

Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous

Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless

Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless

Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless

Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless

Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Warren County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Warren County, Pennsylvania?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Warren County, Pennsylvania, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Warren County, Pennsylvania, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Warren County, Pennsylvania?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Warren County, Pennsylvania, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Warren County, Pennsylvania?
- The Short-headed Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Warren County, Pennsylvania, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Warren 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.