There are 47 species of snakes native to the state of Georgia. Only seven of these reptiles are poisonous. If you would like to learn how to identify them, a great place to start is to go online and Google the Georgia DNR’s Venomous Snakes of Georgia. When you download the brochure, you will find there is also a Quick Guide to Georgia’s Non-venonmous Snakes.
For additional information on Georgia’s snakes, contact the Georgia state herpetologist Daniel Sollenberger. Daniel can be reached by phone at 478-994-1438 or email Daniel.sollenberger@dnr.ga.gov
