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