Virginia
Snakes in Bath County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bath 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 Bath County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bath County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bath County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Bath County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Bath County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bath County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Bath County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bath County, Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bath County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bath 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.