Snakes in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Pulaski County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Pulaski County, Georgia?

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

How many snake species live in Pulaski County, Georgia?

4 snake species have verified records in Pulaski County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pulaski County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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