Georgia
Snakes in Lowndes County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lowndes County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Florida CottonmouthAgkistrodon conantiVenomousHeavy 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.
Every snake recorded in Lowndes County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Florida Crowned Snake
Tantilla relicta
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lowndes County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lowndes County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lowndes County, Georgia, including Florida Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lowndes County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lowndes County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lowndes County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lowndes County, Georgia?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lowndes County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lowndes 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.