North Carolina
Snakes in Alexander County
16 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Alexander County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Alexander County
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Alexander County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Alexander County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Alexander County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Alexander County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Alexander County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Alexander County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Alexander County, North Carolina?
- The Common Wormsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Alexander County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Alexander County, North Carolina?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.