Snakes in Decatur County

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ 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 Decatur County

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Decatur County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Decatur County, Georgia?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Decatur County, Georgia, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Florida Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Decatur County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Decatur County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Decatur County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Decatur County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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