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Carphophis amoenus amoenus - Eastern Wormsnake
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Distribution
The worm snake is found in moist environments throughout Virginia below 1300 meters elevation. It occurs statewide in Virginia except for the barrier islands of the Eastern Shore. This species is common in all areas of Virginia with developed soils. |
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CHECKERED GARTERSNAKE
Thamnophis marcianus
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DESCRIPTION:
A medium-sized (up to 1,088 mm or 43" in total length) light olive-green, tan, or yellow-green snake with a pale stripe down the middle of the back. An additional light stripe runs along each lower side on the third scale row (counting up from the belly). |
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CHIHUAHUAN HOOK-NOSED SNAKE
Gyalopion canum
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DESCRIPTION:
A small (up to 380 mm or 15" in total length), relatively stout-bodied, gray, yellow-brown, or tan colored snake with more than 25 dark gray or brown, zigzag shaped bars across the back. |
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CHIHUAHUAN NIGHTSNAKE Hypsiglena jani
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DESCRIPTION:
A small (up to about 600 mm or 23" in total length) gray, or orange-tan snake with a row of small, dark, gray-brown blotches on the back (dorsal blotches). The dorsal blotches are usually in a single row but are sometimes offset at the midline of the back creating two rows of small, alternating blotches. |
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Coluber constrictor flaviventris - Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer
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Description
The Eastern Yellow-belly Racer is a slender snake. It is olive grey-green, with a yellow or whitish underside. There are no markings on the head or back. dorsal markings. The throat and neck are bright yellow and the chin and lips are yellow or white. Juveniles are tan or cream with brown or grey blotches, changing to the grey green as they mature. They are fast moving diurnal predators. |
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Coluber constrictor oaxaca - Mexican Racer
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Mexican Racer Snake Control & Removal
There are several steps to dealing with snake problems: making your property less inviting to snakes; discouraging the presence of, or getting rid of, the rodents and other small animals they feed upon; and dealing with any snakes that are already there. |
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Coluber constrictor paludicola - Everglades Racer
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Description
Average adult size is 20-56 inches (50-142 cm). Adult color typically is slate gray, but many specimens are brownish-gray, bluish, or greenish. The chin and throat are white. The belly is grayish to uniform black. The body is slender and the scales are smooth, and there are 17 dorsal scale rows at midbody. The pupil is round. Juvenile color is gray with distinct reddish brown blotches fading into a solid-colored tail. |
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Coluber constrictor priapus - Southern Black Racer
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Coluber constrictor priapus
commonly known as the southern black racer, is one of the more common subspecies of nonvenomous snakes in the Southeastern United States. The name priapus refers to the proximal spines of the hemipenes being much enlarged into basal hooks, which is characteristic of this subspecies. |
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Coluber flagellum flagellum - Eastern Coachwhip
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Description
The Eastern Coachwhip is one of the largest native snakes in North America. Average adult size is 50-72 inches (127-182.8 cm), record is 102 inches (259 cm). Adults are long and slender, and typically have a black head and neck, which gradually fades to tan posteriorly. |
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Crotalus enyo - Baja California Rattlesnake
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Description
The maximum reported length of this species is 89.8 centimetres (35.4 in) (Klauber, 1972). It is sexually dimorphic, with the males typically being larger than the females. The head is remarkably small and narrow, while the eyes are proportionately large |
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Crotalus oreganus abyssus - Grand Canyon Rattlesnake
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Description
This is a medium to large (16" to 54") rattlesnake with dark blotches on a variety of base colors ranging from reddish, pink, yellow/green, light tan, to gray. The blotches usually become bands near the tail. |
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