Georgia
Snakes in Thomas County
14 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Thomas 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.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Florida CottonmouthAgkistrodon conantiVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Thomas County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Thomas County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Thomas County, Georgia?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Thomas County, Georgia, including Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Florida Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Thomas County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Thomas County, Georgia?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Thomas County, Georgia, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Thomas County, Georgia?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Thomas County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Thomas 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.