Virginia
Snakes in Alleghany County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Alleghany County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Alleghany County
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Alleghany County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Alleghany County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Alleghany County, Virginia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Alleghany County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Alleghany County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Alleghany County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Alleghany County, Virginia?
- The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Alleghany County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Alleghany County, 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.