Virginia
Snakes in Colonial Heights County
6 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Colonial Heights County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Colonial Heights County
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Colonial Heights County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Colonial Heights County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Colonial Heights County, Virginia, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Colonial Heights County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Colonial Heights County, Virginia?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Colonial Heights County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Colonial Heights County, Virginia?
- The Brown Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Colonial Heights County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Colonial Heights 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.