Georgia
Snakes in Liberty County
22 species have been documented here, 6 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Liberty County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Liberty County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Eastern Indigo Snake
Drymarchon couperi
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Scarlet Kingsnake
Lampropeltis elapsoides
Harmless
Southern Hognose Snake
Heterodon simus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Liberty County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Liberty County, Georgia?
- Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Liberty County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Liberty County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Liberty County, Georgia?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Liberty County, Georgia, of which 6 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Liberty County, Georgia?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Liberty County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Liberty 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.