Virginia
Snakes in Isle of Wight County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Isle of Wight County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Isle of Wight 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.