Snakes in Chattahoochee County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Chattahoochee County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Chattahoochee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Chattahoochee County, Georgia?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Chattahoochee County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Chattahoochee County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Chattahoochee 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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