Virginia
Snakes in Lee County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lee 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 Lee County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lee County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lee County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lee County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lee County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lee County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lee County, Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lee County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lee 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.