Georgia
Snakes in Fulton County
20 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fulton 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.
Every snake recorded in Fulton County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fulton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fulton County, Georgia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Fulton County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Fulton County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fulton County, Georgia?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Fulton County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fulton County, Georgia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Fulton County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fulton 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.