Snakes in Brantley County

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  Florida Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon conanti

  ▲ 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.

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  Eastern Coralsnake

  Micrurus fulvius

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Brantley County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Brantley County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Brantley County, Georgia?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Brantley County, Georgia, including Florida Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Brantley County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Brantley County, Georgia?

7 snake species have verified records in Brantley County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Brantley County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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