Snakes in Darlington 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.

Every snake recorded in Darlington County

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Darlington County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Darlington County, South Carolina?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Darlington County, South Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Darlington County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in Darlington County, South Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.

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

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

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