Snakes in Russell 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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Russell County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Russell County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Russell County, Alabama?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Russell County, Alabama, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Russell County, Alabama, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Russell County, Alabama?

20+ snake species have verified records in Russell County, Alabama, of which 4 are venomous.

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

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

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