North Carolina
Snakes in Perquimans County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Perquimans 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 Perquimans County
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Perquimans County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Perquimans County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Perquimans County, North Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Perquimans County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Perquimans County, North Carolina?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Perquimans County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Perquimans County, North Carolina?
- The Mudsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Perquimans County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Perquimans 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.