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