West Virginia
Snakes in Hardy County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hardy County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Hardy County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hardy County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hardy County, West Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hardy County, West Virginia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Hardy County, West Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hardy County, West Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hardy County, West Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hardy County, West Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hardy County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hardy 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.