Venomous animals in New Hampshire

Venomous species living here
21 venomous snake, 1 venomous spider

The ones that need the most respect: timber rattlesnake. A bite from any of them is a medical emergency.

Dangerous: 1Medically significant: 1
  • 1 dangerous
  • 1 medically significant
Venomous snakes
1
Venomous spiders
1
Scorpions
0
Centipedes
0
Open records
3
Counties with any record
1

Where they turn up in New Hampshire

Cheshire: Timber rattlesnake
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.

Venomous snakes in New Hampshire

Venomous snakes in New Hampshire: map, photos and look-alikes

Venomous spiders in New Hampshire

Venomous spiders in New Hampshire: map, photos and look-alikes

When they are out

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep: 1 records (venomous snake)SepOctNovDec
Open records by month. People record animals when they are outdoors too, so winter looks quieter than it may be.

Quick answers for New Hampshire

Questions

How many venomous snakes live in New Hampshire?

1 species: Timber rattlesnake.

Are there brown recluse spiders in New Hampshire?

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

Are there scorpions in New Hampshire?

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.

Neighboring states