Jan 1, 2022 · A guide to identifying North Carolina snakes, including facts about venomous and non-venomous species, snake safety tips, and helpful resources.

Learn the types of SNAKES in North Carolina, AND how to identify them by sight. How many of these species have YOU seen?

We cover all types of North Carolina snakes. Join today and start adding your snake pictures and identification tips here.

Rainbow Snake (Farancia erytrogramma). Found in eastern, southern Coastal Plain, in large streams, lakes, swamps, fresh/brackish waters. Eats mainly American eels. Avg. length-3’

Jun 8, 2023 · Some snakes are rare while others are abundant, so join us as we discover some of the most common snakes in North Carolina!

Listed Species Include: Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes, Timber Rattlesnakes, Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnakes, Eastern Coral Snakes, Northern Pine Snakes, Carolina Watersnakes, …

Know about the different types of snakes native to North Carolina. Get details about the venomous, non-venomous, biggest, and smallest snakes living here.

The snakes of North Carolina can be separated into three different families: the Colubridae, Elapidae, and Viperidae. Most North Carolina snakes are colubrids. The Colubridae is the …

Sep 4, 2025 · With this foundational understanding of North Carolina’s diverse snake population and the importance of accurate identification, we are now ready to distinguish between our …

The 28 non-venomous snakes fill a variety of ecological roles, from aquatic species like water snakes to burrowers like worm snakes and earth snakes. When identified properly, these …