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