Alabama
Snakes in Randolph County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Randolph County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Randolph County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Randolph County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Randolph County, Alabama?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Randolph County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Randolph County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Randolph County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Randolph County, Alabama, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Randolph County, Alabama?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Randolph County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Randolph 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.