Snakes in Pamlico 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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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Pamlico County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Pamlico County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Pamlico County, North Carolina?

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

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

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

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

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

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