Snakes in Sumter 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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  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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Sumter County

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Sumter County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Sumter County, Georgia?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Sumter County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Sumter County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Sumter County, Georgia?

11 snake species have verified records in Sumter County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Sumter County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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