{"id":93824,"date":"2022-04-22T12:16:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:16:19","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:16:19","slug":"are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/","title":{"rendered":"Are there poisonous water snakes in NC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_poisonous_water_snakes_in_NC\" title=\"Are there poisonous water snakes in NC?\">Are there poisonous water snakes in NC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_water_moccasins_in_Outer_Banks\" title=\"Are there water moccasins in Outer Banks?\">Are there water moccasins in Outer Banks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_Northern_water_snakes_in_NC\" title=\"Are there Northern water snakes in NC?\">Are there Northern water snakes in NC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_water_moccasins_in_NC\" title=\"Are there water moccasins in NC?\">Are there water moccasins in NC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#How_can_you_tell_a_water_snake_from_a_water_moccasin\" title=\"How can you tell a water snake from a water moccasin?\">How can you tell a water snake from a water moccasin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_Northern_water_snakes_in_North_Carolina\" title=\"Are there Northern water snakes in North Carolina?\">Are there Northern water snakes in North Carolina?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_water_moccasins_poisonous_in_North_Carolina\" title=\"Are water moccasins poisonous in North Carolina?\">Are water moccasins poisonous in North Carolina?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_water_snakes_in_the_Outer_Banks\" title=\"Are there water snakes in the Outer Banks?\">Are there water snakes in the Outer Banks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_poisonous_snakes_in_the_Outer_Banks\" title=\"Are there poisonous snakes in the Outer Banks?\">Are there poisonous snakes in the Outer Banks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Where_are_water_moccasins_found_in_NC\" title=\"Where are water moccasins found in NC?\">Where are water moccasins found in NC?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#What_do_water_snakes_look_like_in_North_Carolina\" title=\"What do water snakes look like in North Carolina?\">What do water snakes look like in North Carolina?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_sea_snakes_in_North_Carolina\" title=\"Are there sea snakes in North Carolina?\">Are there sea snakes in North Carolina?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#How_do_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_water_moccasin_and_a_northern_water_snake\" title=\"How do you tell the difference between a water moccasin and a northern water snake?\">How do you tell the difference between a water moccasin and a northern water snake?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#Are_there_water_moccasins_in_North_Carolina_lakes\" title=\"Are there water moccasins in North Carolina lakes?\">Are there water moccasins in North Carolina lakes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-poisonous-water-snakes-in-nc\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_snake_is_a_water_moccasin\" title=\"How do you tell if a snake is a water moccasin?\">How do you tell if a snake is a water moccasin?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_poisonous_water_snakes_in_NC\"><\/span>Are there poisonous water snakes in NC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cottonmouths are the ONLY venomous water snake in North Carolina.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_water_moccasins_in_Outer_Banks\"><\/span>Are there water moccasins in Outer Banks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Eastern cottonmouth is restricted to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Alabama. In North Carolina, cottonmouths are predomi- nantly found in the Coastal Plain and <b>on some parts of the Outer Banks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_Northern_water_snakes_in_NC\"><\/span>Are there Northern water snakes in NC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of four species of water snake in North Carolina, <b>Northern Water Snakes are common in streams and ponds throughout the state, except in the southern Coastal Plain. Water Snakes are non-venemous but mean-tempered and don&#8217;t hesitate to bite when cornered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_water_moccasins_in_NC\"><\/span>Are there water moccasins in NC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins, are found in North Carolina and South Carolina. Their bite is reportedly similar to a copperhead. These snakes are typically found in swamps and wetland areas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_a_water_snake_from_a_water_moccasin\"><\/span>How can you tell a water snake from a water moccasin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cottonmouths, also known as water moccasins, are found in North Carolina and South Carolina. Their bite is reportedly similar to a copperhead. These snakes are typically found in swamps and wetland areas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_Northern_water_snakes_in_North_Carolina\"><\/span>Are there Northern water snakes in North Carolina?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cottonmouths also usually have a neck that is narrower than their heads, while <b>water snakes have necks that are not distinct from their bodies. Head shape can also be a telling clue. While cottonmouths have thick, block-shaped heads, a water snake&#8217;s head is flat or slender, the University of Florida reports.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_water_moccasins_poisonous_in_North_Carolina\"><\/span>Are water moccasins poisonous in North Carolina?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of four species of water snake in North Carolina, <b>Northern Water Snakes are common in streams and ponds throughout the state, except in the southern Coastal Plain. Water Snakes are non-venemous but mean-tempered and don&#8217;t hesitate to bite when cornered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_water_snakes_in_the_Outer_Banks\"><\/span>Are there water snakes in the Outer Banks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Those found in the salt marshes of the Outer Banks and nearby mainland are a distinct subspecies called the Carolina water snake and are considerably darker than those from inland localities.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_poisonous_snakes_in_the_Outer_Banks\"><\/span>Are there poisonous snakes in the Outer Banks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Multiple species of venomous snakes roam the Outer Banks, and have been blamed in the past year with killing at least one wild horse after a bite became infected, according to the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. Cottonmouths average 4 feet, but can grow to 6 feet, according to N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_water_moccasins_found_in_NC\"><\/span>Where are water moccasins found in NC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cottonmouth is normally found in the <b>eastern part of North Carolina and South Carolina. These snakes prefer to live in swamps and wetlands with freshwater, but occasionally they&#8217;ll be on land. Unlike most other snakes, cottonmouths aren&#8217;t afraid to stand their ground when threatened.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_water_snakes_look_like_in_North_Carolina\"><\/span>What do water snakes look like in North Carolina?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of four species of water snake in North Carolina, <b>Northern Water Snakes are common in streams and ponds throughout the state, except in the southern Coastal Plain. Water Snakes are non-venemous but mean-tempered and don&#8217;t hesitate to bite when cornered.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_sea_snakes_in_North_Carolina\"><\/span>Are there sea snakes in North Carolina?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults range from 24 to 55 inches in length. Coloration is <b>pale grey to dark brown with reddish-brown to black bands. Large adults become darker with age and appear almost plain black or dark brown. Females tend to be larger than males, and coloration is most vivid in juvenile and wet individuals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_the_difference_between_a_water_moccasin_and_a_northern_water_snake\"><\/span>How do you tell the difference between a water moccasin and a northern water snake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Q Are there any sea snakes in N.C. waters? A. <b>No. These fascinating animals live in subtropical and tropical waters, primarily in the Indian and Pacific oceans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_water_moccasins_in_North_Carolina_lakes\"><\/span>Are there water moccasins in North Carolina lakes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Its venom toxicity ranks fourth of the six species of North Carolina venomous snakes (after the coral snake, eastern diamondback rattlesnake and timber rattlesnake).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_snake_is_a_water_moccasin\"><\/span>How do you tell if a snake is a water moccasin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cottonmouths are the ONLY venomous water snake in North Carolina.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are there poisonous water snakes in NC?Are there water moccasins in Outer Banks?Are there Northern water snakes in NC?Are there water moccasins in NC?How can you tell a water snake from a water moccasin?Are there Northern water snakes in North Carolina?Are water moccasins poisonous in North Carolina?Are there water snakes in the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93824"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93824\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}