Georgia
Snakes in Barrow County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Barrow 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.
Every snake recorded in Barrow County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Barrow County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Barrow County, Georgia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Barrow County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Barrow County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Barrow County, Georgia?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Barrow County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Barrow County, Georgia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Barrow County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Barrow 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.