Snakes in Jackson County

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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.

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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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  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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Jackson County

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jackson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jackson County, Florida?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Florida, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Jackson County, Florida, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Jackson County, Florida?

20+ snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Florida, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Jackson County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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