Virginia
Snakes in James City County
20 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in James City 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 James City County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in James City County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in James City County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in James City County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in James City County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in James City County, Virginia?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in James City County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in James City County, Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in James City County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in James City 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.