Georgia
Snakes in Rockdale County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Rockdale 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.
Every snake recorded in Rockdale County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Rockdale County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Rockdale County, Georgia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Rockdale County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Rockdale County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Rockdale County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Rockdale County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Rockdale County, Georgia?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Rockdale County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Rockdale 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.