Snakes in Southampton County

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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 Southampton County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Southampton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Southampton County, Virginia?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Southampton County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Southampton County, Virginia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Southampton County, Virginia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Southampton County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Southampton County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Southampton 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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