Georgia
Snakes in Clinch County
17 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Clinch 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
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.
Every snake recorded in Clinch County
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Pine Woods Littersnake
Rhadinaea flavilata
Harmless
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clinch County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clinch County, Georgia?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Clinch County, Georgia, including Florida Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Clinch County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Clinch County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Clinch County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clinch County, Georgia?
- The Florida Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Clinch County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Clinch 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.