Florida
Snakes in Gadsden County
25 species have been documented here, 6 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Gadsden County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Florida CottonmouthAgkistrodon conantiVenomousHeavy 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.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Gadsden County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Gadsden County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Gadsden County, Florida?
- Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Gadsden County, Florida, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Florida Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Gadsden County, Florida, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Gadsden County, Florida?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Gadsden County, Florida, of which 6 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Gadsden County, Florida?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Gadsden County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Gadsden County, Florida?
- 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.