Virginia
Snakes in Spotsylvania County
16 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Spotsylvania 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 Spotsylvania County
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Spotsylvania County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Spotsylvania County, Virginia?
- The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Spotsylvania 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.