North Carolina
Snakes in Cleveland County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cleveland 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.
Every snake recorded in Cleveland County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cleveland County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cleveland County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cleveland County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Cleveland County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cleveland County, North Carolina?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Cleveland County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cleveland County, North Carolina?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cleveland County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cleveland 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.