Georgia
Snakes in Coffee County
14 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Coffee County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Coffee County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Eastern Indigo Snake
Drymarchon couperi
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Coffee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Coffee County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Coffee County, Georgia, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Coffee County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Coffee County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Coffee County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Coffee County, Georgia?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Coffee County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Coffee 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.