North Carolina
Snakes in Hertford County
5 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hertford 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.
Every snake recorded in Hertford County
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hertford County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hertford County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Hertford County, North Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Hertford County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hertford County, North Carolina?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Hertford County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hertford County, North Carolina?
- The Red-bellied Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hertford County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hertford 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.