Virginia
Snakes in Dickenson County
8 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Dickenson 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 Dickenson County
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dickenson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dickenson County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Dickenson County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Dickenson County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Dickenson County, Virginia?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Dickenson County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dickenson County, Virginia?
- The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Dickenson County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Dickenson 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.