Snakes in Floyd County

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Floyd County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Floyd County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Floyd County, Georgia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Floyd County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Floyd County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Floyd County, Georgia?

20+ snake species have verified records in Floyd County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Floyd County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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