Are there venomous snakes in Sampson County, North Carolina?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Sampson County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Sampson County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

30+ snake species have verified records in Sampson County, North Carolina, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sampson County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sampson 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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Snakes in Sampson County

31 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Sampson 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.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Snakes in Sampson County

Venomous snakes in Sampson County

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