Georgia
Snakes in Burke County
21 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Burke County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy 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 Burke County
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Southern Hognose Snake
Heterodon simus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Burke County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Burke County, Georgia?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Burke County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Burke County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Burke County, Georgia?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Burke County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Burke County, Georgia?
- The Brown Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Burke County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Burke 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.