South Carolina
Snakes in Oconee County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Oconee 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Oconee County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Oconee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Oconee County, South Carolina?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Oconee County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Oconee County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Oconee County, South Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Oconee County, South Carolina, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Oconee County, South Carolina?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Oconee County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Oconee 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.