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