Snakes in Hamilton County

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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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Florida Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon conanti

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Hamilton County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Pine Woods Littersnake

Rhadinaea flavilata

Harmless

Florida Crowned Snake

Tantilla relicta

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hamilton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hamilton County, Florida?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Hamilton County, Florida, including Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Florida Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Hamilton County, Florida, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Hamilton County, Florida?

10+ snake species have verified records in Hamilton County, Florida, of which 4 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Hamilton County, Florida?

The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hamilton County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hamilton 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.

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