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