Snakes in Early County

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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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  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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  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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Early County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Early County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Early County, Georgia?

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

How many snake species live in Early County, Georgia?

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

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Early County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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