They are excellent table fare. Is it illegal to kill a snake in Virginia? 2014. In Virginia, they like to hang out in oil fields, grasslands, and sandpits. The Nature Conservation Act 1992 prevents the persecution of snakes. Snakeheads were documented in 2012 in the Rappahannock River system they apparently colonized several creeks in the lower portion of the tidal Rappahannock (below Port Royal) via natural dispersal from the Bay (they appear to be using freshets to ride less dense fresh water over saltwater during storms as a dispersal mechanism) but were also illegally introduced to Ruffins Mill Pond south of Fredericksburg. Learn more about Virginia's snakes from the Virginia Herpetological Society. No there is no law against owning snakes in Virginia. If you are searching for the snake to remove it, look in warm protected areas where the snake may be hiding. To put it briefly, its illegal to kill a Mexican gartersnake, narrow-headed gartersnake, rock rattlesnake, twin-spotted rattlesnake, Massasauga rattlesnake and ridge-nosed rattlesnake in Arizona. Do not be afraid to approach them. Compared to other water snakes in Virginia, Plain-bellied water snakes tend to hang out on land a lot longer than their counterparts. As long as you do physical contact with the snake, St. Clair says. Theyre constrictors that like to eat rodents, birds, and lizards. notify the Department at the number listed above or by calling an office. Other than these four, we went through both the hunting regulations and fishing regulations for Delaware and could find no specified seasons regarding the take of reptiles. Rhode Island is a bit of an anomaly in the United States in that it hosts zero venomous snake species. In addition, they may transmit parasites and diseases to native wildlife in those systems. Other species are not regulated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and are legal to kill. Learning to identify these three can help you rule out what snake you are or are not seeing. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society 145: 687-692. When hiking or climbing or when working in wooded areas, dont put your hands and feet in places you cant see. Almost all the black rat snakes in Virginia will have a uniform appearance without much variation between individuals. They list three species as endangered, the Redbelly Watersnake, the Eastern Scarlet Snake and the Corn Snake. Is it illegal to kill a venomous snake in Virginia? Territories like Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to cover all our bases here. "A common misconception is that all venomous snakes have slit or 'cat's eye' pupils," Monday said. Snakes in House: Snakes may enter a house to seek food (usually mice) or temporary shelter. Insert the roll into the snake entrance. What are the requirements for a permit to release a snake in Virginia? Herp Survey Techniques, Collecting Ethics, Safety and the Law