Virginia
Snakes in Greene County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Greene 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Greene County
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Greene County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Greene County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Greene County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Greene County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Greene County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Greene County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Greene County, Virginia?
- The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Greene County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Greene 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.