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