Alabama
Snakes in Barbour County
20 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Barbour County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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.
Florida CottonmouthAgkistrodon conantiVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Barbour County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Barbour County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Barbour County, Alabama?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Barbour County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Florida Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Barbour County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Barbour County, Alabama?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Barbour County, Alabama, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Barbour County, Alabama?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Barbour County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Barbour 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.