Georgia
Snakes in Putnam County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Putnam County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Putnam County
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Putnam County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Putnam County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Putnam County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Putnam County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Putnam County, Georgia?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Putnam County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Putnam County, Georgia?
- The Brown Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Putnam County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Putnam 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.