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