Virginia
Snakes in Pulaski County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pulaski 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Pulaski County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pulaski County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pulaski County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Pulaski County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Pulaski County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pulaski County, Virginia?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Pulaski County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pulaski County, Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Pulaski County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pulaski 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.