Georgia
Snakes in Effingham County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Effingham 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Effingham County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Effingham County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Effingham County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Effingham County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Effingham County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Effingham County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Effingham County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Effingham County, Georgia?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Effingham County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Effingham 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.