Venomous snakes in georgia map. Hank lee phillip kish published. Georgia is fortunate to have among the highest biodiversity of snakes in the united states with 46 species. Make sure you share with your family and friends and tag them in the comments so they know whats going on.
Only a handful of snakes found in georgia are venomous but its best to know which ones to avoid. But according to the georgia department of natural resources wildlife division of the 46 snake species known in the state six are actually venomousand of those six experts say snakebites. A bite from this snake can cause very severe and sometimes fatal injuries.
Some of georgias nonvenomous snakes look similar to the venomous species so you should know the differences. As development and population growth continue in georgia encounters between humans and snakes will increase. However they are generally shy and slow to bite.
It is also illegal to disturb or destroy the dens holes or homes of wildlife or use explosives chemicals or other devices to drive wildlife including venomous snakes from those homes ocga. Normally found in south georgia the coral snake can potentially be extremely venomous. 1204 pm edt june 7 2018.
Snakes of georgia snakes are common across georgia even in urban and suburban areas. Dont let the possibility of snakes prevent you from exploring the outdoors in georgia. Snakes can be found from the mountains of northern georgia to the barrier islands along the.
Quick reference guide to georgias non venomous snakes.