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