North Carolina
Snakes in Polk County
16 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Polk County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Polk County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Polk County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Polk County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Polk County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Polk County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Polk County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Polk County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Polk County, North Carolina?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Polk County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Polk 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.