Georgia
Snakes in Madison County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Madison 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 Madison County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Madison County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Madison County, Georgia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Madison County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Madison County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Madison County, Georgia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Madison County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Madison County, Georgia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Madison County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Madison 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.