Virginia
Snakes in Alexandria County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Alexandria County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Alexandria County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Alexandria County, Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Alexandria County, Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Alexandria County, Virginia?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Alexandria County, Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Alexandria County, Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Alexandria County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.