Virginia
Snakes in Smyth County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Smyth 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Smyth County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Smyth County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Smyth County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Smyth County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Smyth County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Smyth County, Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Smyth County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Smyth County, Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Smyth County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Smyth 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.