North Carolina
Snakes in Chowan County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Chowan 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Chowan County
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Chowan County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Chowan County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Chowan County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Chowan County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Chowan County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Chowan County, North Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Chowan County, North Carolina?
- The Mudsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Chowan County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Chowan 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.