Virginia
Snakes in Mathews County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Mathews County
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mathews County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mathews County, Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Mathews County, Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Mathews County, Virginia?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Mathews County, Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mathews County, Virginia?
- The Rough Earthsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Mathews County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.