Snakes in Bibb County

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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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  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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Bibb County

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bibb County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bibb County, Georgia?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Bibb County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Bibb County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Bibb County, Georgia?

20+ snake species have verified records in Bibb County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Eastern Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bibb County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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