Georgia
Snakes in Banks County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Banks County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Banks County
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Banks County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Banks County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Banks County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Banks County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Banks County, Georgia?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Banks County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Banks County, Georgia?
- The Eastern Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Banks County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Banks 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.