Snakes in Jones 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 Jones County

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jones County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jones County, Georgia?

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

How many snake species live in Jones County, Georgia?

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

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

The Red-bellied Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Jones County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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