Snakes in Montgomery County

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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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Montgomery County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Montgomery County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Montgomery County, North Carolina?

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

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

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

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

The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Montgomery County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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