Alabama
Snakes in Marengo County
11 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Marengo 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy 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.
Every snake recorded in Marengo County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Marengo County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Marengo County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Marengo County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Marengo County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Marengo County, Alabama?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Marengo County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Marengo County, Alabama?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Marengo County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Marengo 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.