Only three of Pennsylvania’s 21 known native snake species—the Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, and Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake—are venomous.
Snakes are uncommon in cities since there is little to support them, yet they can nevertheless inadvertently enter populated areas.
Although snakes are not dangerous and, if left alone, will help control local rodent populations, both locals and visitors may feel apprehensive around them…