Alabama
Snakes in Cullman County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cullman 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.
Every snake recorded in Cullman County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cullman County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cullman County, Alabama?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Cullman County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cullman County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cullman County, Alabama?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Cullman County, Alabama, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cullman County, Alabama?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cullman County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cullman 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.