Alabama
Snakes in Coosa County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Coosa County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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 Coosa County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Coosa County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Coosa County, Alabama?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Coosa County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Coosa County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Coosa County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Coosa County, Alabama, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Coosa County, Alabama?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Coosa County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Coosa 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.