North Carolina
Snakes in Lenoir County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lenoir 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.
Every snake recorded in Lenoir County
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lenoir County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lenoir County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lenoir County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lenoir County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lenoir County, North Carolina?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Lenoir County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lenoir County, North Carolina?
- The Rough Greensnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lenoir County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lenoir 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.