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