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