Georgia
Snakes in Bryan County
23 species have been documented here, 6 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bryan 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Bryan County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bryan County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bryan County, Georgia?
- Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Bryan County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Bryan County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bryan County, Georgia?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Bryan County, Georgia, of which 6 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bryan County, Georgia?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Bryan County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bryan 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.