Georgia
Snakes in Lamar County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lamar County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Lamar County

DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless

Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless

North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless

Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous

Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless

Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lamar County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lamar County, Georgia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lamar County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lamar County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lamar County, Georgia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Lamar County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lamar County, Georgia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lamar County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lamar 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.