Alabama
Snakes in Talladega County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Talladega 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 Talladega County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Talladega County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Talladega County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Talladega County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Talladega County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Talladega County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Talladega County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Talladega County, Alabama?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Talladega County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Talladega 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.