Virginia
Snakes in Charlotte County
14 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Charlotte 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 Charlotte County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Charlotte County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Charlotte County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Charlotte County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Charlotte County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Charlotte County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Charlotte County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Charlotte County, Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Charlotte County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Charlotte 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.