Are there venomous snakes in Escambia County, Alabama?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Escambia County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Escambia County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Escambia County, Alabama?

20+ snake species have verified records in Escambia County, Alabama, of which 5 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Escambia County, Alabama?

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Escambia County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Escambia 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.

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Snakes in Escambia County

23 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Escambia County

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Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Snakes in Escambia County

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