Georgia
Snakes in Bulloch County
18 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bulloch 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.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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.
Every snake recorded in Bulloch County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bulloch County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bulloch County, Georgia?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Bulloch County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Bulloch County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bulloch County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Bulloch County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bulloch County, Georgia?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bulloch County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bulloch 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.