Snakes in Butler County

• 
  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Butler County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Butler County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Butler County, Alabama?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Butler County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Butler County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Butler County, Alabama?

10+ snake species have verified records in Butler County, Alabama, of which 1 is venomous.

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

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

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

Nearby counties