South Carolina
Snakes in Abbeville County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Abbeville 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 Abbeville County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Abbeville County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Abbeville County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Abbeville County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Abbeville County, South Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Abbeville County, South Carolina?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Abbeville County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Abbeville County, South 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.