Snakes in Durham 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 Durham County

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Durham County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Durham County, North Carolina?

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

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

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

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

The Rough Earthsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Durham County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Durham 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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