Virginia
Snakes in Amherst County
18 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Amherst County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Amherst County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Amherst County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Amherst County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Amherst County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Amherst County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Amherst County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Amherst County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Amherst County, Virginia?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Amherst County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Amherst County, Virginia?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.