South Carolina records
Banded Watersnake in South Carolina
HarmlessNerodia fasciata

Yes. The Banded Watersnake has been recorded in 30 South Carolina counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Heavy banded or blotched body, round pupils, and a narrow head — unlike the cottonmouth's broad, blocky head.
South Carolina counties with Banded Watersnake records
30 listedSee the full Banded Watersnake profile or all snakes in South Carolina.