North Carolina
Snakes in Vance County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Vance 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 Vance County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Vance County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Vance County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Vance County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Vance County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Vance County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Vance County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Vance County, North Carolina?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Vance County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Vance 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.