Virginia
Snakes in Tazewell County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Tazewell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Tazewell County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Tazewell County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Tazewell County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Tazewell County, Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Tazewell County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Tazewell County, Virginia?
- The Queensnake is the most frequently reported snake in Tazewell County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Tazewell 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.