Alabama
Snakes in Henry County
16 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Henry County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Florida CottonmouthAgkistrodon conantiVenomousHeavy 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 Henry County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Henry County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Henry County, Alabama?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Henry County, Alabama, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Florida Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Henry County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Henry County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Henry County, Alabama, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Henry County, Alabama?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Henry County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Henry 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.