Georgia
Snakes in Towns County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Towns County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy 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 Towns County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Towns County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Towns County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Towns County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Towns County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Towns County, Georgia?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Towns County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Towns County, Georgia?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Towns County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Towns 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.