Georgia
Snakes in Fayette County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fayette County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Fayette County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fayette County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fayette County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Fayette County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fayette County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fayette County, Georgia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Fayette County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fayette 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.