West Virginia
Snakes in Brooke County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Brooke County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Brooke County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Brooke County, West Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Brooke County, West Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Brooke County, West Virginia?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Brooke County, West Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Brooke County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.