Virginia
Snakes in Arlington County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Arlington 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 Arlington County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Arlington County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Arlington County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Arlington County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Arlington County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Arlington County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Arlington County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Arlington County, Virginia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Arlington County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Arlington 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.