Georgia
Snakes in Baldwin County
21 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Baldwin County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Baldwin County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Baldwin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Baldwin County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Baldwin County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Coralsnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Baldwin County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Baldwin County, Georgia?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Baldwin County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Baldwin County, Georgia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Baldwin County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Baldwin 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.