Georgia
Snakes in Screven County
14 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Screven 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Screven County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Screven County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Screven County, Georgia?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Screven County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Screven County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Screven County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Screven County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Screven County, Georgia?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Screven County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Screven 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.