Georgia
Snakes in Catoosa County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Catoosa 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.
Every snake recorded in Catoosa County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Catoosa County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Catoosa County, Georgia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Catoosa County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Catoosa County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Catoosa County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Catoosa County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Catoosa County, Georgia?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Catoosa County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Catoosa 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.