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