West Virginia
Snakes in Mineral County
12 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Mineral County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Mineral County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mineral County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mineral County, West Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Mineral County, West Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Mineral County, West Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Mineral County, West Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Mineral County, West Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mineral County, West Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Mineral County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Mineral County, West Virginia?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.