Virginia
Snakes in Northumberland County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Northumberland County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Northumberland County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Northumberland County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Northumberland County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Northumberland County, Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Northumberland County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Northumberland County, Virginia?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Northumberland County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Northumberland 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.