Alabama
Snakes in Washington County
19 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Washington 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.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Washington County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Washington County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Washington County, Alabama?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Washington County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Washington County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Washington County, Alabama?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Washington County, Alabama, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Washington County, Alabama?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Washington County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Washington 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.