Snakes in Hampton County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Hampton County

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hampton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hampton County, Virginia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hampton County, Virginia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Hampton County, Virginia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Hampton County, Virginia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Hampton County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Hampton County, Virginia?

The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hampton County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hampton 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.

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