Snakes in Hampshire County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Hampshire County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hampshire County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hampshire County, West Virginia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hampshire County, West Virginia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Hampshire County, West Virginia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Hampshire County, West Virginia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Hampshire County, West Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Hampshire County, West Virginia?

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hampshire County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hampshire 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.

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