Georgia
Snakes in Meriwether County
8 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Meriwether County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Meriwether County
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Meriwether County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Meriwether County, Georgia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Meriwether County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Meriwether County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Meriwether County, Georgia?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Meriwether County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Meriwether County, Georgia?
- The Rough Greensnake is the most frequently reported snake in Meriwether County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Meriwether 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.