Virginia
Snakes in Rappahannock County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Rappahannock County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Rappahannock County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Rappahannock County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Rappahannock County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Rappahannock County, Virginia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Rappahannock County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Rappahannock County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Rappahannock County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Rappahannock County, Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Rappahannock County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Rappahannock 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.