What Types of Venomous Snakes Should Dog Owners Be Aware of in Virginia?

Pit vipers like the Eastern Copperhead are relatively common venomous snakes in Virginia.

There are 3 types of venomous snakes in Virginia, all of which belong to the pit viper family: the Eastern Copperhead, Timber/Canebrake Rattlesnake, and Northern Cottonmouth. Copperheads are the most commonly seen and widely distributed venomous snake in Virginia and can be spotted in every county. Rattlesnakes are second most populous, having been accounted for […]