Handling or using snakes so as to endanger human life or health

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-313, under Chapter 7. Crimes Involving Health and Safety..

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-313

It shall be unlawful for any person, or persons, to display, exhibit, handle or use any poisonous or dangerous snake or reptile in such a manner as to endanger the life or health of any person.

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.