Snakes in Oconee County

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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.

Every snake recorded in Oconee County

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Oconee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Oconee County, Georgia?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Oconee County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Oconee County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Oconee County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Oconee County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Oconee County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Oconee 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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