Snakes in Houston County

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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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  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 Houston County

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Houston County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Houston County, Georgia?

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

How many snake species live in Houston County, Georgia?

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

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

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

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