Virginia
Snakes in Danville County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Danville 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 Danville County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Danville County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Danville County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Danville County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Danville County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Danville County, Virginia?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Danville County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Danville County, Virginia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Danville County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Danville 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.