Virginia
Snakes in Roanoke City County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Roanoke City 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.
Every snake recorded in Roanoke City County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Roanoke City County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Roanoke City County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Roanoke City County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Roanoke City County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Roanoke City County, Virginia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Roanoke City County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Roanoke City County, Virginia?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Roanoke City County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Roanoke City 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.