Snakes in Colleton 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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ 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 Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Colleton County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Colleton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Colleton County, South Carolina?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Colleton County, South Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Colleton County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

20+ snake species have verified records in Colleton County, South Carolina, of which 4 are venomous.

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

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

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