Georgia
Snakes in Dougherty County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Dougherty County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Dougherty County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Brahminy Blindsnake
Indotyphlops braminus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dougherty County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dougherty County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Dougherty County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Dougherty County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Dougherty County, Georgia?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Dougherty County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dougherty County, Georgia?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Dougherty County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Dougherty 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.