Snakes in Oglethorpe County

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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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  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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Oglethorpe County

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Oglethorpe County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Oglethorpe County, Georgia?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Oglethorpe County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Red-bellied Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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