Snakes in Calhoun 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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Calhoun County

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Calhoun County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Calhoun County, Alabama?

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

How many snake species live in Calhoun County, Alabama?

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

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

The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Calhoun County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

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