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