Alabama
Snakes in Walker County
11 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Walker County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Walker County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Walker County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Walker County, Alabama?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Walker County, Alabama, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Walker County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Walker County, Alabama?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Walker County, Alabama, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Walker County, Alabama?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Walker County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Walker 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.