Georgia
Snakes in Twiggs County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Twiggs County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy 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.
Every snake recorded in Twiggs County
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Twiggs County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Twiggs County, Georgia?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Twiggs County, Georgia, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Twiggs County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Twiggs County, Georgia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Twiggs County, Georgia, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Twiggs County, Georgia?
- The Brown Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Twiggs County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Twiggs 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.