Snakes in Wayne County

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Florida Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon conanti

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Wayne County

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Eastern Indigo Snake

Drymarchon couperi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

▲ Venomous

Brown Watersnake

Nerodia taxispilota

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Wayne County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Wayne County, Georgia?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Wayne County, Georgia, including Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Florida Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Wayne County, Georgia, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Wayne County, Georgia?

10+ snake species have verified records in Wayne County, Georgia, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Pygmy Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wayne County, Georgia, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wayne 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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