Are there venomous snakes in Ware County, Georgia?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Ware County, Georgia, including Florida Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Ware County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Ware County, Georgia?

20+ snake species have verified records in Ware County, Georgia, of which 5 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Ware County, Georgia?

The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Ware County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Ware 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.

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Snakes in Ware County

22 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Ware County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Snakes in Ware County

Venomous snakes in Ware County

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