Snakes in Montgomery County

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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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  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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  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 Montgomery County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Montgomery County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Montgomery County, Alabama?

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

How many snake species live in Montgomery County, Alabama?

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

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Montgomery County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

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