Snakes in Marion County

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Marion County

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Marion County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Marion County, Georgia?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Marion County, Georgia, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Marion County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Marion County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Marion County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Marion County, Georgia?

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Marion County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Marion 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.

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