West Virginia
Snakes in Putnam County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Putnam County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Putnam County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Putnam County, West Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Putnam 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 Putnam County, West Virginia?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Putnam County, West Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Putnam County, West Virginia?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Putnam County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.