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