Georgia
Snakes in Fannin County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fannin 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 Fannin County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fannin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fannin County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Fannin County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Fannin County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fannin County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Fannin County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fannin County, Georgia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Fannin County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fannin 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.