See live snakes as local expert Bill Crisp helps you identify Virginia snakes. Learn which ones are venomous and nonvenomous, understand the characteristics of each species, and be prepared for what to do if you encounter a snake in the wild.

Snakes play an important role in maintaining the balance and diversity of native species, but they are often misunderstood and misidentified which can lead to conflict with humans. Jenny Erickson, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Amphibian Monitoring Program Coordinator, discusses how to identify snakes and things you can do to live more harmoniously with them.