Snakes in Walton County

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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.

• 
  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

• 
  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 Walton County

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Pine Woods Littersnake

Rhadinaea flavilata

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Black Swampsnake

Seminatrix pygaea

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Walton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Walton County, Florida?

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

How many snake species live in Walton County, Florida?

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

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

The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Walton County, Florida, based on verified wildlife observations.

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