Georgia
Snakes in Crisp County
13 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Crisp County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy 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.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Crisp County
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Crisp County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Crisp County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Crisp County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Crisp County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Crisp County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Crisp County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Crisp County, Georgia?
- The Eastern Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Crisp County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Crisp 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.