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