South Carolina
Snakes in Newberry County
11 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Newberry County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Newberry County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Newberry County, South Carolina?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Newberry County, South Carolina. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Newberry County, South Carolina?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Newberry County, South Carolina.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Newberry County, South Carolina?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Newberry County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.