Snakes in Macon County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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 Macon County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Macon County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Macon County, Alabama?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Macon County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Macon County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Macon County, Alabama?

20+ snake species have verified records in Macon County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Macon County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

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