Snakes in Bartow County

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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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  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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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Bartow County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bartow County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bartow County, Georgia?

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

How many snake species live in Bartow County, Georgia?

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

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bartow County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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