Alabama
Snakes in Dale County
13 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Dale 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy 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.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Dale County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dale County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dale County, Alabama?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Dale County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Dale County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Dale County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Dale County, Alabama, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dale County, Alabama?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Dale County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Dale 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.