North Carolina
Snakes in Warren County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Warren 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Warren County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Warren County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Warren County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Warren County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Warren County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Warren County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Warren County, North Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Warren County, North Carolina?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Warren County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Warren 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.