Snakes in Tallapoosa 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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  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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  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 Tallapoosa County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Tallapoosa County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

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

How many snake species live in Tallapoosa County, Alabama?

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

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.

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