Alabama
Snakes in Autauga County
18 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Autauga County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Autauga County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Autauga County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Autauga County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Autauga County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Autauga County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Autauga County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Autauga County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Autauga County, Alabama?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Autauga County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Autauga County, Alabama?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.