West Virginia
Snakes in Marion County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Marion County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Marion County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Marion County, West Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Marion 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 Marion County, West Virginia?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Marion County, West Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Marion County, West Virginia?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Marion County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.