Georgia
Snakes in Stewart County
8 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Stewart County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
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 Stewart County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Stewart County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Stewart County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Stewart County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Stewart County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Stewart County, Georgia?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Stewart County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Stewart County, Georgia?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Stewart County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Stewart 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.