Georgia
Snakes in Berrien County
17 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Berrien 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 Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Florida CottonmouthAgkistrodon conantiVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Berrien County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Eastern Indigo Snake
Drymarchon couperi
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Berrien County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Berrien County, Georgia?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Berrien County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Florida Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Berrien County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Berrien County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Berrien County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Berrien County, Georgia?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Berrien County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Berrien 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.