Virginia
Snakes in Greensville County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Greensville 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 Greensville County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Greensville County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Greensville County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Greensville County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Greensville County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Greensville County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Greensville County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Greensville County, Virginia?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Greensville County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Greensville 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.