Snakes in Etowah 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.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Etowah County

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Etowah County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Etowah County, Alabama?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Etowah County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Etowah County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Etowah County, Alabama?

10+ snake species have verified records in Etowah County, Alabama, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Etowah County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Etowah 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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