Virginia
Snakes in Dinwiddie County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Dinwiddie 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Dinwiddie County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dinwiddie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dinwiddie County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Dinwiddie County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dinwiddie County, Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Dinwiddie 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.