Virginia
Snakes in Wythe County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Wythe 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 Wythe County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wythe County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wythe County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Wythe County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Wythe County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Wythe County, Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Wythe County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wythe County, Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wythe County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wythe 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.