Snakes in Talbot County

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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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  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 Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Talbot County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Talbot County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Talbot County, Georgia?

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

How many snake species live in Talbot County, Georgia?

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

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

The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Talbot County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

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