Alabama
Snakes in Crenshaw County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Crenshaw 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Crenshaw County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Crenshaw County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Crenshaw County, Alabama?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Crenshaw County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Crenshaw County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Crenshaw County, Alabama?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Crenshaw County, Alabama, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Crenshaw County, Alabama?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Crenshaw County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Crenshaw 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.