Corn Snake The corn snake is among the most common nonvenomous snake species mistaken for the copperhead, according to Clemson Cooperative Extension.

Corn snakes (Pantherophis guttatus) have similar scale patterns, though the corn snake’s scales are red or orange and tan.

Copperhead snakes are slithering through SC just in time for the summer, and residents are reporting sightings.

Copperheads are the only venomous snake you’re likely to encounter in the Triangle and central NC. Here’s how to identify and avoid them.