Alabama
Snakes in Chilton County
17 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Chilton County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Chilton County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Chilton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Chilton County, Alabama?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Chilton County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Chilton County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Chilton County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Chilton County, Alabama, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Chilton County, Alabama?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Chilton County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Chilton 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.