Mississippi
Snakes in George County
10 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in George County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in George County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in George County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in George County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in George County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in George County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in George County, Mississippi?
- 10 snake species have verified records in George County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in George County, Mississippi?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in George County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in George County, Mississippi?
- 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.