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