Georgia
Snakes in Charlton County
30 species have been documented here, 6 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Charlton County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Florida CottonmouthAgkistrodon conantiVenomousHeavy 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.
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 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.
Every snake recorded in Charlton County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Northwestern Garter Snake
Thamnophis ordinoides
Harmless
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Striped Swampsnake
Liodytes alleni
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Black Swampsnake
Seminatrix pygaea
Harmless
Florida Green Watersnake
Nerodia floridana
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Charlton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Charlton County, Georgia?
- Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Charlton County, Georgia, including Florida Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Charlton County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Charlton County, Georgia?
- 30+ snake species have verified records in Charlton County, Georgia, of which 6 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Charlton County, Georgia?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Charlton County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Charlton 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.