Virginia
Snakes in Giles County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Giles 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 Giles County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Giles County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Giles County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Giles County, Virginia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Giles County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Giles County, Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Giles County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Giles County, Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Giles County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Giles 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.