Are there venomous snakes in Camden County, Georgia?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Camden County, Georgia, including Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Camden County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Camden County, Georgia?

20+ snake species have verified records in Camden County, Georgia, of which 5 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Camden 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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Snakes in Camden County

20 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Camden County

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Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Snakes in Camden County

Venomous snakes in Camden County

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