Snakes in Jefferson County

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Jefferson County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jefferson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jefferson County, West Virginia?

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

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

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

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Jefferson 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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