Virginia
Snakes in Rockbridge County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Rockbridge County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Rockbridge County, Virginia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Rockbridge County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Rockbridge County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Rockbridge County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Rockbridge County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Rockbridge County, Virginia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Rockbridge County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Rockbridge 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.