South Carolina
Snakes in Marion County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Marion County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy 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 Marion County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Marion County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Marion County, South Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Marion County, South Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Marion County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Marion County, South Carolina?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Marion County, South Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Marion County, South Carolina?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Marion County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Marion 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.