Virginia
Snakes in Brunswick County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Brunswick 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.
Every snake recorded in Brunswick County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Brunswick County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Brunswick County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Brunswick County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Brunswick County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Brunswick County, Virginia?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Brunswick County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Brunswick County, Virginia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Brunswick County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Brunswick 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.