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