Snakes in McCormick County

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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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 McCormick County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in McCormick County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in McCormick County, South Carolina?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in McCormick County, South Carolina, including Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in McCormick County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in McCormick County, South Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in McCormick County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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