Snakes in Colquitt County

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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.

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  Florida Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon conanti

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Colquitt County

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Colquitt County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Colquitt County, Georgia?

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

How many snake species live in Colquitt County, Georgia?

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

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

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

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