North Carolina
Snakes in Mitchell County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Mitchell County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Mitchell County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mitchell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Mitchell County, North Carolina, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Mitchell County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Mitchell County, North Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mitchell County, North Carolina?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Mitchell County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Mitchell 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.