Snakes in Greenwood 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.

Every snake recorded in Greenwood County

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Greenwood County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Greenwood County, South Carolina?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Greenwood County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Greenwood County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in Greenwood County, South Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.

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

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

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