West Virginia
Snakes in McDowell County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in McDowell County
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in McDowell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in McDowell County, West Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in McDowell 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 McDowell County, West Virginia?
- 7 snake species have verified records in McDowell County, West Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in McDowell County, West Virginia?
- The Queensnake is the most frequently reported snake in McDowell County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.