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SNAKES Most snakes are nonvenomous and not aggressive unless threatened. Nonpoisonous snakes have round heads and round eyes. What should I do if bitten by a snake? Nonpoisonous bites should be washed with warm soapy water and a tetanus shot may be needed. If bitten by a poisonous snake, call Carolinas Poison Center for advice. What type of poisonous snakes live in North Carolina? There are four types of poisonous snakes that are native to North Carolina. These include: Southern Copperhead Cottonmouths (water moccasins) Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Timber Rattlesnake Coral Snakes How can I identify these snakes? The pit vipers (copperheads, cottonmouths and rattlesnakes) have triangular shaped heads, elliptical pupils, fangs, and pits between the nose and eyes. Coral snakes can be identified by colorful red, yellow and black bands; the red bands and black bands are separated by yellow bands.

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