North Carolina
Snakes in Ashe County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Ashe County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ashe County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ashe County, North Carolina?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Ashe County, North Carolina. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Ashe County, North Carolina?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Ashe County, North Carolina.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ashe County, North Carolina?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Ashe County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.