Snakes in Allendale County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Allendale County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Allendale County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Allendale County, South Carolina?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Allendale County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Allendale County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Allendale County, South Carolina?

10 snake species have verified records in Allendale County, South Carolina, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Allendale County, South Carolina?

The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Allendale County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Allendale 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.

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