Venomous animals in Alaska

Venomous species living here
Noneno known populations

No venomous snakes, spiders, scorpions or lizards are known to live in Alaska.

Venomous snakes
0
Venomous spiders
0
Scorpions
0
Centipedes
0
Open records
0
Counties with any record
1

Where they turn up in Alaska

Juneau: Black widow
Number of venomous species with open GBIF records in each county. Blank counties often mean nobody has posted a record yet, not that nothing lives there.

Quick answers for Alaska

Questions

How many venomous snakes live in Alaska?

None. No venomous snakes are known to live in Alaska.

Are there brown recluse spiders in Alaska?

No. There are no open records of the brown recluse from Alaska, and the state is outside its range.

Are there scorpions in Alaska?

No. There are no open records of native scorpions from the state.

What should I do after a bite or sting?

Call 911 for any venomous snakebite or a severe reaction. For spider bites and scorpion stings, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, free and open 24/7.