West Virginia
Snakes in Upshur County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Upshur 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.
Every snake recorded in Upshur County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Upshur County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Upshur County, West Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Upshur County, West Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Upshur County, West Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Upshur County, West Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Upshur County, West Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Upshur County, West Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Upshur County, West Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Upshur 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.