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