Snakes in the mountains?

Question

I'm taking a trip to North Carolina and into the mountains. I've never been there in the summertime. Does anyone know if there are snakes in the NC mountains? It doesn't matter if they're poisonous or not, I'm just terrified.

Answer 1

Yes, there are definitely snakes there.  Not to scare you, most will avoid you at all cost.  Last year in PA I walked within 15 feet of three rattlesnakes (must have been close to the den), but they  acted as if I wasn't there and I carefully backed away, no problem.  Won't go to that place again.

Further south you go, more snakes.  Just be aware of your surroundings.  

Answer 2

All mountains have snakes, but there aren't alot. I've only seen them 3 times in all my visits. I used to live in Colorado and went to the mountains hundreds of times.

Answer 3

Well there are some snakes but most of them are not pousinous. If i were u just dont go looking under rocks or in small tunnels. Just keep an eye out for Coral snakes and Mole vipers. They are the most common found there. They are pousinous but they wont kill you. I suggest you bring some meddicine or any kind of treatment for snake bites.

Answer 4

possibly...i cant remeber but i think i heard there are a few rattle snakes there.

Answer 5

Not to terrify you, but the answer is YES.

Just be very aware of your surroundings and don't go tromping off into the undergrowth. They'll get out of your way if you give them a chance. Don't reach or step into places you can't see. Don't just step over logs in the trail - step up on them and look on the other side first. If this is your first trip into the wild, it would be a good idea to go with someone who's familiar with it.

Now, again not to terrify you, but to inform you, there are three kinds of poisonous snakes in the NC mountains: the least likely you'll see, unless you're in a sort of swampy setting, cane breaks, etc. is the water moccasin. They are the only ones which can be aggressive - mostly just don't go into a closed-off space in that sort of setting.  The other two are the copperhead and the timber rattler. Copperheads are kind of shy and don't have very long fangs, so good boots and the aforementioned care of where you step will keep you safe there. The last in the group is the Eastern Timber Rattlesnake. The good news is that there's not a lot of them around. The bad news is that they're the biggest poisonous reptile in North America. I've personally seen an 8-footer in the wild. They'll give you warning if they hear/feel/smell you coming, but if they're out sunning themselves on a rock you blindly  reach onto, they may strike out of surprise without warning you first.

Remember, we've killed a lot more of themthan they have of us. We didn't become the prime predator on the planet by being helpless prey, so keep your wits about you, and make sure awareness comes first as you enjoy the beauty around you.

Answer 6

very rare.

Answer 7

Yes. Timber rattlers, milk snakes, black snakes, copper-heads, ring-necks, water snakes, garter snakes, and I'm sure there's more but I can't remember. Just remember, most are more afraid of you than you of them. And stay away from rattlers and copper-heads.

Answer 8

Well its mountains so maybe.

Answer 9

andacondas and my snake

Answer 10

i don't mean to scare you but since it is heavily wooded there may be snakes. i have an aunt that lives there and it is very pretty but the ride makes ur ears pop due to the alternating altitudes while riding in the mountains. i doubt you see any but if you do, remain calm and move away from it as quickly as possible. if you have the time head down the myrtle beach if ur up for about a 5 hour drive lol

Answer 11

yes there can be but they are usually hiding under rocks and in caves.

very rare that anyone sees them. !!!!not venomous!!!! just to let you know

if you don't bother them than they will not bother you and try to avoid you as much as possible  

if you see one don't freak out, just walk away calmly, if you scream and run they will follow you because they take that as a challenge, and some of those snakes can 8-12 miles per hour!!!!