Snakes in Wilcox County

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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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  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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  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 Wilcox County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Wilcox County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Wilcox County, Alabama?

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

How many snake species live in Wilcox County, Alabama?

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

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

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

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