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