These snakes have two species in South Carolina, the Carolina pygmy, and the dusky pygmy. Dusky pygmies often live near water and can be identified by their bluish-gray color or nearly black ...

They also are found near bodies of water and can sometimes cross paths with copperheads, which enjoy living in South Carolina swamps. An image of a banded water snake.

These snakes have two species in South Carolina, the Carolina pygmy, and the dusky pygmy. Dusky pygmies often live near water and can be identified by their bluish-gray color or nearly black ...

Nature is waking up again in South Carolina as the weather warms. As S.C. residents begin enjoying outdoor activities again, it's important to know what to look out for in nature to stay safe ...

Here’s how to identify copperhead snakes and their most common lookalikes in South Carolina. How to identify a copperhead The copperhead is one of six venomous snake species in South Carolina.

Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in South Carolina. ... Banded water snakes do also have much smaller heads. This story was originally published May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM.

Six of SC's 38 snake species are venomous. Here's what to know about each. Six venomous snakes in South Carolina: What to know about rattlesnakes, copperheads, more ...

The Brazos water snake, Nerodia harteri, is endemic to a single location in the United States. It thrives in the Brazos River ...

Copperheads are the most common venomous snake in South Carolina. ... Banded water snakes do also have much smaller heads. This story was originally published May 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM.