Snakes in Washington County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Washington County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Washington County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Washington County, Virginia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Washington County, Virginia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Washington County, Virginia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Washington County, Virginia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Washington County, Virginia, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Washington County, Virginia?

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Washington County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Washington 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.

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