North Carolina
Snakes in Iredell County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Iredell 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Iredell County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Iredell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Iredell County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Iredell County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Iredell County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Iredell County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Iredell County, North Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Iredell County, North Carolina?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Iredell County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Iredell 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.