Snakes in Marlboro County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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 Marlboro County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Marlboro County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Marlboro County, South Carolina?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Marlboro County, South Carolina, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Marlboro County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

7 snake species have verified records in Marlboro County, South Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Marlboro County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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