Snakes in Baker 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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  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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  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.

Every snake recorded in Baker County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Baker County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Baker County, Georgia?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Baker County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Baker County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Baker County, Georgia?

20+ snake species have verified records in Baker County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Baker County, Georgia?

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Baker County, Georgia?

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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