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