Snakes in Baldwin County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Florida Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon conanti

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Coralsnake

  Micrurus fulvius

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Baldwin County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Pine Woods Littersnake

Rhadinaea flavilata

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Baldwin County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Baldwin County, Alabama?

Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Baldwin County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Florida Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Baldwin County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Baldwin County, Alabama?

30+ snake species have verified records in Baldwin County, Alabama, of which 6 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Baldwin County, Alabama?

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Baldwin County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Baldwin 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.

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