Georgia
Snakes in Muscogee County
19 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Muscogee County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
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 Muscogee County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Muscogee County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Muscogee County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Muscogee County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Muscogee County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Muscogee County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Muscogee County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Muscogee County, Georgia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Muscogee County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Muscogee 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.