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