North Carolina
Snakes in Bertie County
18 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bertie County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Bertie County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bertie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bertie County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Bertie County, North Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Bertie County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bertie County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Bertie County, North Carolina, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bertie County, North Carolina?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bertie County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bertie 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.