North Carolina
Snakes in Avery County
12 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Avery County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Avery County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Avery County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Avery County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Avery County, North Carolina, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Avery County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Avery County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Avery County, North Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Avery County, North Carolina?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Avery County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Avery 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.