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