Snakes in Gates County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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 Gates County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Gates County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Gates County, North Carolina?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Gates County, North Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Gates County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in Gates County, North Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Gates County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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