Snakes in Scott County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Scott County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Scott County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Scott County, Virginia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Scott County, Virginia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Scott County, Virginia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Scott County, Virginia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Scott County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Scott County, Virginia?

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Scott County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Scott 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.

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