Virginia
Snakes in Lancaster County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Lancaster County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lancaster County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lancaster County, Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Lancaster County, Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Lancaster County, Virginia?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Lancaster County, Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lancaster County, Virginia?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lancaster County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.