Snakes in Prince William County

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Prince William County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Prince William County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Prince William County, Virginia?

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

How many snake species live in Prince William County, Virginia?

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

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Prince William 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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