Virginia
Snakes in Prince George County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Prince George County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Prince George County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Prince George County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Prince George County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Prince George County, Virginia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Prince George County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Prince George County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Prince George County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Prince George County, Virginia?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Prince George County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Prince George 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.