Snakes in Orangeburg County

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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.

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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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Orangeburg County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Orangeburg County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Orangeburg County, South Carolina?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

20+ snake species have verified records in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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