Snakes in Richmond County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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.

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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 Richmond County

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Richmond County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Richmond County, Georgia?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Richmond County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Richmond County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Richmond County, Georgia?

20+ snake species have verified records in Richmond County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Brown Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Richmond County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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