Virginia
Snakes in Pittsylvania County
15 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Pittsylvania County
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pittsylvania County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pittsylvania County, Virginia?
- The Common Wormsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.