Snakes in Reston, Virginia

This page provides general informational reference material about snakes that may be encountered in Reston, Virginia and surrounding Northern Virginia communities. It is not a service page. AnimalControlSolutions.com is a wildlife control directory and does not perform wildlife control services.

Several snake species are native to Northern Virginia and may be observed in wooded buffers, garden areas, and near residential structures in Reston. Most are non-venomous and play an important role in controlling rodent populations.

Snakes may be found in basements, garages, crawlspaces, woodpiles, and near foundation openings. Rock borders, dense shrubbery, and stored building materials can provide cover.

Activity often increases during warmer months and following heavy rain, when snakes may seek dry shelter near structures.

This page is part of the Reston wildlife information directory. Return to the city hub for additional wildlife topics and provider listings.

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Related wildlife topics:

• Raccoons
• Squirrels
• Birds