Georgia
Snakes in Polk County
7 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Polk 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 Polk County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Polk County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Polk County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Polk County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Polk County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Polk County, Georgia?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Polk County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Polk County, Georgia?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Polk County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Polk 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.