North Carolina
Snakes in Pasquotank County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pasquotank County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Pasquotank County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pasquotank County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pasquotank County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pasquotank County, North Carolina?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pasquotank County, North Carolina?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pasquotank 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.