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