Georgia
Snakes in Telfair County
18 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Telfair County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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.
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.
Every snake recorded in Telfair County
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Telfair County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Telfair County, Georgia?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Telfair County, Georgia, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Telfair County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Telfair County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Telfair County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Telfair County, Georgia?
- The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Telfair County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Telfair 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.