Snakes in Harnett 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.

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  Eastern Coralsnake

  Micrurus fulvius

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Harnett County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Harnett County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Harnett County, North Carolina?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Harnett County, North Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Harnett County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

20+ snake species have verified records in Harnett County, North Carolina, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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