Georgia
Snakes in Coweta County
18 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Coweta County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Coweta County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Coweta County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Coweta County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Coweta County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Coweta County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Coweta County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Coweta County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Coweta County, Georgia?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Coweta County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Coweta 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.