Snakes in Gwinnett County

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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 Gwinnett County

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Gwinnett County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Gwinnett County, Georgia?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Gwinnett County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Gwinnett County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Gwinnett County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Gwinnett County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Gwinnett County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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