Pit vipers — All three of Virginia’s venomous snakes are considered to be pit vipers due to the heat-sensing pit between the snakes’ eyes and nostrils which assists in finding prey.

Finding a snake in your backyard can be startling, but not all snakes are creatures to fear. Many species are non-venomous ...

Learning the 30 species of snakes native to Virginia can be difficult enough without having to worry about snakes that look similar. Unfortunately, two species of snakes are notorious for being dif… ...

Learning the 30 species of snakes native to Virginia can be difficult enough without having to worry about snakes that look similar. Unfortunately, two species of snakes are notorious for being dif… ...

Virginia Wildlife Management and Control maintains a snake identification hotline to help people figure out whether or not a snake is venomous.

In honor of July 16 being World Snake Day, here are several types of snakes found in Virginia that you might encounter on the local trails!

RICHMOND, Va. - Snakes are popping up all across Virginia. And they're making some Richmond residents, like Sandra Taylor, a little worried. “I’ve had an encounter in my home, inside the home ...