Georgia
Snakes in Walton County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Walton 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.
Every snake recorded in Walton County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Walton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Walton County, Georgia?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Walton County, Georgia, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Walton County, Georgia, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Walton County, Georgia?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Walton County, Georgia, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Walton County, Georgia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Walton County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Walton 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.