Non venomous water snakes in georgia. Generally speaking venomous. According to georgias wildlife resources division the unnecessary killing of non venomous snakes is illegal in georgia. Both venomous and non venomous snakes do not see you as prey.
Only 6 of these snakes are venomous. In total there are more than 46 species of snake but just six are poisonous. Georgia is fortunate to have among the highest biodiversity of snakes in the united states with 46 species.
Most snakes you see will likely be non venomous. So heres your quick reference guide to the venomous snakes that call georgia home. Snakes can be found from the mountains of northern georgia to the barrier islands along the.
There are six venomous snake species in georgia copperhead pigmy rattlesnake timber rattlesnake cottonmouth eastern diamondback rattlesnake eastern coral snake and 39 non venomous snake species. Pit vipers and eastern coral snakes make up most of the roster for georgia snake identification. The state of georgia protects its non venomous snakes.
Below are georgias non venomous snakes. Georgia is home to over 41 different snakes. You can learn about the differences between the two species at.
Click on a photograph below to learn more about that particular snake. Georgias climate is warm for much of the year making it a suitable environment for snakes.