Snakes in Lauderdale 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.

Every snake recorded in Lauderdale County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lauderdale County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lauderdale County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lauderdale County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lauderdale County, Alabama?

10+ snake species have verified records in Lauderdale County, Alabama, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lauderdale County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

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