Snakes in Edgefield County

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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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  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 Edgefield County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Edgefield County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Edgefield County, South Carolina?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Edgefield County, South Carolina, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Edgefield County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in Edgefield County, South Carolina, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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