Snakes in Cook 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 Cook County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Florida Green Watersnake

Nerodia floridana

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cook County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cook County, Georgia?

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

How many snake species live in Cook County, Georgia?

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

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

The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cook County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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