Snakes in Glynn County

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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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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  Florida Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon conanti

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Coralsnake

  Micrurus fulvius

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Glynn County

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Glynn County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Glynn County, Georgia?

Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Glynn County, Georgia, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Florida Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Glynn County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Glynn County, Georgia?

20+ snake species have verified records in Glynn County, Georgia, of which 6 are venomous.

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

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Glynn County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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