Snakes in Blount County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Blount County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Blount County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Blount County, Alabama?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Blount County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Blount County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Blount County, Alabama?

10+ snake species have verified records in Blount County, Alabama, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Blount County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Blount 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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