South Carolina
Snakes in Hampton County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hampton County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Hampton County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hampton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hampton County, South Carolina?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Hampton County, South Carolina, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Hampton County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hampton County, South Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hampton County, South Carolina, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hampton County, South Carolina?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hampton County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hampton 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.