Virginia
Snakes in Lynchburg County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg County
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lynchburg County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lynchburg County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lynchburg County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lynchburg County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lynchburg County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lynchburg County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lynchburg County, Virginia?
- The Common Wormsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lynchburg County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lynchburg 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.