West Virginia
Snakes in Cabell County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cabell 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 Cabell County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cabell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cabell County, West Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cabell County, West Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Cabell County, West Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cabell County, West Virginia?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Cabell County, West Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cabell County, West Virginia?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cabell County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cabell 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.