Snakes in Harris 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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  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 Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Harris County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Harris County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Harris County, Georgia?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Harris County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Harris County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Harris County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Harris County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Harris County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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