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