Snakes in Spartanburg 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.

Every snake recorded in Spartanburg County

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Spartanburg County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Spartanburg County, South Carolina?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

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

10+ snake species have verified records in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

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