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