Venomous animals in Vermont

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
17
Counties with any record
1

Where they turn up in Vermont

Rutland: 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 Vermont

Venomous snakes in Vermont: map, photos and look-alikes

Venomous spiders in Vermont

Venomous spiders in Vermont: map, photos and look-alikes

When they are out

JanFebMarAprMayJun: 3 records (venomous snake)JunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Open records by month. People record animals when they are outdoors too, so winter looks quieter than it may be.

Quick answers for Vermont

Questions

How many venomous snakes live in Vermont?

1 species: Timber rattlesnake.

Are there brown recluse spiders in Vermont?

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

Are there scorpions in Vermont?

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