Venomous animals in Delaware
None of them is in the most dangerous class, but bites and stings from several still need medical care.
- 2 medically significant
Where they turn up in Delaware
- None recorded
- 1 species
- 2
- 3 to 4
- 5 or more
Venomous snakes in Delaware
Venomous snakes in Delaware: map, photos and look-alikes
Venomous spiders in Delaware
Venomous spiders in Delaware: map, photos and look-alikes
When they are out
- Venomous snakes
- Venomous spiders
Recorded, but not living here
- Gone Timber rattlesnake once lived in Delaware, now considered gone
A rare record means someone found or reported the animal once or a few times, but there is no known population. Many are strays, pets or hitchhikers in cargo.
Harmless look-alikes in Delaware
- Copperhead vs Northern Water Snake Northern water snake is harmless
- Copperhead vs Rat Snake Rat snake is harmless
- Copperhead vs Hognose Snake Eastern hognose snake is harmless
Quick answers for Delaware
Questions
How many venomous snakes live in Delaware?
1 species: Copperhead.
Are there brown recluse spiders in Delaware?
No. There are no open records of the brown recluse from Delaware, and the state is outside its range.
Are there scorpions in Delaware?
No. There are no open records of native scorpions from the state.
When are venomous animals most active in Delaware?
Most open records from Delaware fall in May, August to September. Records follow when people are outdoors too, so treat this as a guide, not a rule.
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.