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