South Carolina
Snakes in Laurens County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Laurens 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.
Every snake recorded in Laurens County
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Laurens County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Laurens County, South Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Laurens County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Laurens County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Laurens County, South Carolina?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Laurens County, South Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Laurens County, South Carolina?
- The Eastern Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Laurens County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Laurens 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.