Alabama
Snakes in Clarke County
12 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Clarke 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Clarke County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clarke County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clarke County, Alabama?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Clarke County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Coralsnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Clarke County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Clarke County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Clarke County, Alabama, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clarke County, Alabama?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Clarke County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Clarke 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.