South Carolina
Snakes in Greenville County
22 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Greenville County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Greenville County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Greenville County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Greenville County, South Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Greenville County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Greenville County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Greenville County, South Carolina?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Greenville County, South Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Greenville County, South Carolina?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Greenville County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Greenville 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.