Alabama
Snakes in Fayette County
6 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fayette 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Fayette County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fayette County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fayette County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Fayette County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fayette County, Alabama?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fayette County, Alabama?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Fayette County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fayette 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.