Georgia
Snakes in Tattnall County
16 species have been documented here, 6 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Tattnall County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CoralsnakeMicrurus fulviusVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Tattnall County
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rainbow Snake
Farancia erytrogramma
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Tattnall County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Tattnall County, Georgia?
- Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Tattnall County, Georgia, including Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Tattnall County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Tattnall County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Tattnall County, Georgia, of which 6 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Tattnall County, Georgia?
- The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Tattnall County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Tattnall 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.