North Carolina
Snakes in Washington County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Washington County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Washington County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Washington County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Washington County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Washington County, North Carolina, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Washington County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Washington County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Washington County, North Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Washington County, North Carolina?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Washington County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Washington 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.