Virginia
Snakes in York County
18 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in York County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in York County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in York County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in York County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in York County, Virginia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in York County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in York County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in York County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in York County, Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in York County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in York 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.