Snakes in Barnwell County

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Barnwell County

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Barnwell County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Barnwell County, South Carolina?

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

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

20+ snake species have verified records in Barnwell County, South Carolina, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Brown Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Barnwell County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Barnwell 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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