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