Virginia
Snakes in Grayson County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Grayson 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.
Every snake recorded in Grayson County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Grayson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Grayson County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Grayson County, Virginia, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Grayson County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Grayson County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Grayson County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Grayson County, Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Grayson County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Grayson 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.