Alabama
Snakes in Greene County
12 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Greene County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Greene County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Greene County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Greene County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Greene County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Greene County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Greene County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Greene County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Greene County, Alabama?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Greene County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Greene 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.