Virginia
Snakes in Accomack County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Accomack County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Accomack County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Accomack County, Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Accomack County, Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Accomack County, Virginia?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Accomack County, Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Accomack County, Virginia?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Accomack County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.