Alabama
Snakes in Tuscaloosa County
22 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Tuscaloosa 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Tuscaloosa County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Tuscaloosa County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Tuscaloosa 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.