North Carolina
Snakes in Wayne County
18 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Wayne 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 Wayne County
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Southern Hognose Snake
Heterodon simus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wayne County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wayne County, North Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Wayne County, North Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Wayne County, North Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Wayne County, North Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Wayne County, North Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wayne County, North Carolina?
- The Mudsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wayne County, North Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wayne 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.