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