Snakes in Florence County

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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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  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 Florence County

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Florence County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Florence County, South Carolina?

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

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

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

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

The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Florence County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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