Virginia
Snakes in Cumberland County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cumberland County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cumberland County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cumberland County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Cumberland County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cumberland County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cumberland County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cumberland County, Virginia?
- The Common Wormsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cumberland County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cumberland 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.