Georgia
Snakes in Taylor County
12 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Taylor 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.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy 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 Taylor County
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
Harmless
Southern Hognose Snake
Heterodon simus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Taylor County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Taylor County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Taylor County, Georgia, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Taylor County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Taylor County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Taylor County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Taylor County, Georgia?
- The Rough Greensnake is the most frequently reported snake in Taylor County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Taylor 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.