West Virginia
Snakes in Lincoln County
10 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Lincoln County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lincoln County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lincoln County, West Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, West Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, West Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lincoln County, West Virginia?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lincoln County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.