Alabama
Snakes in Geneva County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Geneva 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.
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 Geneva County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Geneva County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Geneva County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Geneva County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Geneva County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Geneva County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Geneva County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Geneva County, Alabama?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Geneva County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Geneva 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.