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