Welcome to winstonsalemsnakes.com! I am David, a snake enthusiast living in Winston Salem, NC. Many people don't know that Winston Salem is in fact full of snakes! You just need to know where to find them - they can often be shy and elusive. Some North Carolina snake species are more common outside of the city limits, in different parts of Forsynth County NC, but many types of snakes are indeed common in the more urban parts of Winston Salem. This guide is meant to help educate you about the beautiful snakes of Winston Salem, and to help you identify the most common snakes of Winston Salem, as well as the venomous snakes of Winston Salem that you should learn to recognize and avoid. If you want more detail, click here for my complete list of ALL snake species in Winston Salem. Remember the following:
- Most snakes of Winston Salem are harmless and don't want to encounter you
- Venomous snakes exist but are uncommon in Winston Salem, North Carolina
- Snakes eat rats and mice and are a valuable part of the North Carolina ecosystem
- Never kill a snake - if you leave a snake alone, it will leave you alone.
Common Snake Species in Winston Salem
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Venomous Snake Species in Winston Salem
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If you're unsure, you can email me a photo of the snake at info@winstonsalemsnakes.com and I will email you back with the snake's species. If you found a snake skin, read my Found a Skin? page, and you can email me a photo of the skin, and I'll identify the snake for you. If you need professional Winston Salem snake removal help, click my Get Help page, or see the below website sponsor I found, who provides that service.
A Complete Guide on Diamondback Rattlesnake
Rattlesnakes belong in the group of pit vipers, which are venomous creatures that have heat-sensing organs found between the nostrils and the eyes. The Diamondback rattlesnake can grow up to 3-7 feet and is considered the biggest of the 32 species of rattlesnakes. The longest ever recorded would be 8 feet. The venom of this creature can be fatal to humans.
What is the Appearance of the Diamondback Rattlesnake?
Diamondback Rattlesnake can be muddy gray, blackish-gray, or olive green. The light that has been reflected from the scales of this reptile will make its color appear dull. The tail will generally have a different shade when compared to its body. It may range from gray to brown and will have darker rings. You can easily distinguish this creature through the diamond-shaped symbol on its back. It also features unique dark bands that surround its eyes. and will be outlined by two lighter lines. The pupil is vertical, just like cats. They are bulky snakes; their heads alone can have an average weight of 10lbs.
What is the Habitat of the Diamondback Rattlesnake?
The Diamondback Rattlesnake can be found in different parts of the country. The range of habitat of the Western Diamondback is from the western and central part of Texas to Arizona, the southern section of New Mexico, and the southern part of California. Eastern Diamondback can be found in eastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and North Carolina. It also has a thriving population in Florida’s pinelands. When looking for habitat, they prefer to live in pine Flatwoods, barrier islands, coastal forests, and scrublands. They love staying in damp areas like the edge of the wetlands, savannas, and wet prairies. The fields close to the pine forest and abandoned farms are likely to have this vicious animal.
What is the Diet of Diamondback Rattlesnake?
Diamondbacks are not active hunters; they will wait for their prey and ambush them. You can see them patiently waiting near the fallen trees or beside the logs. They will primarily eat birds and small mammals. The young snake will eat mice and rats, and the adult snake will prefer larger prey such as squirrels and rabbits. They will use their heat-sensing pits when looking for prey. Once the victim has been bitten, the snake will immediately release a large venom dose, which makes it one of the deadliest snakes.
How do Diamondback Rattlesnake Reproduce?
The Diamondback Rattlesnake is a solitary animal. During the mating process, the animal will be competing with each other. The male species will raise their bodies and entangle their bodies and try to throw their rivals to the grounds by pushing them. The breeding season will commence in the late period of the summer and the fall season. After 6-7 months, the female snake will give birth to 6-21 baby snakes. The snakes will develop and hatch into the mother’s womb; they will have an average length of 15 inches at the moment they are born. Their patterns and color will already be similar to the adult snake.
Remember, the term is not poisonous snakes of Winston Salem, it's venomous snakes of Winston Salem. Poison is generally something you eat, and venom is injected into you. That said, dangerous snakes are very rare in Winston Salem. The few venomous snakes of Forsynth County are rarely seen. But they are commonly misidentified, so learn about all the snake species of Winston Salem in order to correctly identify them. These snakes are usually also found in the surrounding towns of Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons, Walkertown, Lewisville, Rural Hall, Pfafftown, Bethania, Tobaccoville, and the surrounding areas.
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