Georgia
Snakes in Paulding County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Paulding County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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 Paulding County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Paulding County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Paulding County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Paulding County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Paulding County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Paulding County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Paulding County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Paulding County, Georgia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Paulding County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Paulding 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.