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