Snakes in Chambers 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 Chambers County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Chambers County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Chambers County, Alabama?

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

How many snake species live in Chambers County, Alabama?

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

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

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

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