Snakes in Clarendon 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.

Every snake recorded in Clarendon County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Clarendon County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Clarendon County, South Carolina?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Clarendon County, South Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Clarendon County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

11 snake species have verified records in Clarendon County, South Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Clarendon County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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