South Carolina
Snakes in Cherokee County
10 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Cherokee County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cherokee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cherokee County, South Carolina?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cherokee County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.