Snakes in Cherokee County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Cherokee County

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cherokee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cherokee County, North Carolina?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cherokee County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Cherokee County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Cherokee County, North Carolina?

10+ snake species have verified records in Cherokee County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Cherokee County, North Carolina?

The Common Wormsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cherokee County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cherokee 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.

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