Snakes in Clayton County

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Clayton County

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Clayton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Clayton County, Georgia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Clayton County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Clayton County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Clayton County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Clayton County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Clayton County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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