Alabama
Snakes in Cherokee County
19 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cherokee County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Cherokee County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cherokee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cherokee County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Cherokee County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Cherokee County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cherokee County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Cherokee County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cherokee County, Alabama?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cherokee County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cherokee 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.