West Virginia
Snakes in Lewis County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Lewis County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lewis County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lewis County, West Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Lewis County, West Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Lewis County, West Virginia?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Lewis County, West Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lewis County, West Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lewis County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.