snakes in georgia

The Appalachian Mountains and the eastern deciduous forests characterize the geography of Georgia. The state has peach, wet marshy valleys and dry peaks. Georgia's characteristic landscape allows the state to sustain a diverse population of snakes. Snake enthusiasts or simply anyone who wants to be careful in the forest should be able to identify snakes, black rat snakes, corn snakes, scarlet kingsnakes and wooden snakes.

copperheads
Copperheads are the snakes most commonly found in the Atlanta area. This poisonous snake has bands of dark brown stripes and a triangular head. It has a pink or copper body. Cobriza, which can grow up to 40 inches long, thrive in leaf litter. They can cause a very painful sting when provoked. In Atlanta, the viper is the only poisonous snake. Rattlesnakes and moccasins of wood, which are also poisonous, live on the outskirts of the city or its neighboring forests.

Black rat snake
One of the most common snakes in Georgia is the black rat snake. This snake can reach up to 5 feet in length and has different characteristics, such as a jet black color and faint white stripes between its scales. Young black rat snakes can vary in color from dark gray to green, and have a white belly. Fortunately, this snake is innocuous and not aggressive to humans.

Corn snakes
The corn snake is orange with spots that can be a combination of black, white, pink or yellow. These snakes can reach a length of 4 feet. A young corn snake may be able to climb, while old corn snakes tend to thrive in litters of leaves. Corn snakes are not poisonous and relatively harmless. Many pet stores in Georgia sell corn snakes as pets.

pine snake
Pine snakes are relatively large snakes that change color and pattern. They can be found throughout Georgia. A fully grown pine snake can reach up to 5 feet in length and can have dark, irregular patches on its body yellow or gray. Pine snakes dig burrows in the dry mountain forests and crests. These snakes feed on a wide variety of prey, including small rodents, toads and even bird eggs. When approached, the pine snake will shake its tail and hiss. Even though the pine snake is not poisonous, its sting can be painful.

Scarlet Kingsnake
The poisonous scarlet kingsnake is one of the most prominent snakes in Georgia. As a defense mechanism, the kingsnake resembles the poisonous coral snake, which has a bright red, black and yellow pattern. Kingsnakes are small snakes, not more than 2 feet long. They are nocturnal and feed on lizards, rodents and even other snakes.

rattlesnake
The rattlesnake is a large, corpulent snake whose color ranges from bright to solid brown or black. This rattlesnake is the largest poisonous snake in Georgia, reaching a length of about 5 feet. Categorized as a rattlesnake, wooden rattlesnakes have two heat sensitive organs "pit" located between their eyes and nose. These organs can detect temperature differences within the environment, making these snake predators highly effective