Georgia
Snakes in Lumpkin County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lumpkin 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Lumpkin County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lumpkin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lumpkin County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lumpkin County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lumpkin County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lumpkin County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lumpkin County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lumpkin County, Georgia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lumpkin County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lumpkin 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.