Snakes in Swain 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Swain County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Swain County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Swain County, North Carolina?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Swain County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Swain County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in Swain County, North Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Swain County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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