Snakes in Bullock 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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  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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  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 Bullock County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bullock County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bullock County, Alabama?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Bullock County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Bullock County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Bullock County, Alabama?

10+ snake species have verified records in Bullock County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bullock County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

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