Snakes in Page County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Page County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Page County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Page County, Virginia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Page County, Virginia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Page County, Virginia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Page County, Virginia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Page County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Page County, Virginia?

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Page County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Page 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.

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