TL;DR: 🗨️ Georgia is home to 6 species of venomous snake. Learn the safest ways to identify, avoid, and professionally remove them with 24/7 emergency help from Perimeter Wildlife Control.
⚡ Venomous Snake Removal Tips for Georgia Property Owners
Georgia has more than 40 species of snakes, but only six are venomous. These include copperheads, cottonmouths (aka water moccasins), eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes, pygmy rattlesnakes, and the rare eastern coral snake. Most bites occur when people accidentally disturb a snake.
If you live in metro Atlanta or North Georgia, snake activity spikes in spring, summer, and early fall. Residential yards, commercial properties, trails, barns, sheds, basements, and crawlspaces can all be habitats.
Perimeter Wildlife Control offers 24/7 snake removal services, including emergency response, full inspections, trapping, and exclusion.
🔍 How to Identify Venomous Snakes in Georgia
Here’s a quick visual breakdown of Georgia’s venomous snakes:
| Snake | Venom Type | Distinct Features |
|---|---|---|
| Copperhead | Hemotoxic | Hourglass bands, copper-colored head |
| Cottonmouth | Hemotoxic | Thick body, white mouth, swims aggressively |
| Timber Rattlesnake | Hemotoxic | Dark bands, large rattle, prefers wooded areas |
| Eastern Diamondback | Hemotoxic | Diamond patterns, very large, dry pine forests |
| Pygmy Rattlesnake | Hemotoxic | Small, speckled body, tiny rattle |
| Eastern Coral Snake | Neurotoxic | Red/yellow/black stripes, slender, secretive |
📢 “Red touch yellow, kill a fellow. Red touch black, friend of Jack.” (Mnemonic for coral snakes)
If you see a snake and aren’t sure whether it’s venomous, do NOT attempt to handle it.
🔥 What to Do If You Encounter a Snake
If you spot a snake on your property:
- ❌ Do not try to kill it or capture it yourself.
- 🚫 Keep pets and children away.
- ☑️ Snap a photo from a safe distance if possible (to help ID).
- ☎️ Call Perimeter Wildlife Control immediately.
Our licensed techs will inspect your property, trap the snake if needed, and provide recommendations to prevent future visits. We service homes, businesses, farms, and industrial sites.
🏛️ Common Snake Entry Points Around Atlanta Homes
Snakes can squeeze into incredibly tight spaces. We commonly find them entering through:
- Foundation cracks or crawlspace vents
- Basement doors and ground-level windows
- HVAC gaps and utility entry holes
- Gaps in decks, porches, and sheds
- Attics (yes, some climb!)
✅ Venomous Snake Prevention Tips for Georgia Property Owners
- Keep lawns trimmed and landscaping neat
- Remove debris piles, firewood, and thick ground cover
- Seal gaps larger than ¼ inch around foundations
- Use snake fencing or exclusion barriers
- Eliminate rodent food sources
- Install door sweeps and vent screens
We can inspect, identify risks, and implement snake-proofing solutions.
⚠️ Dangerous Myths About Snakes in Georgia
- “All snakes are aggressive.” False. Most want to avoid you.
- “Snakes always live near water.” Not true — they adapt.
- “Baby snakes aren’t dangerous.” Extremely false. Some carry just as much venom.
- “You can kill any snake on your property.” Illegal in Georgia unless it poses an immediate threat.
Avoid DIY solutions like mothballs, sulfur, or commercial snake sprays — they don’t work reliably.
👊 Why Choose Perimeter Wildlife Control?
- ⏰ 24/7 Emergency Response
- 💼 Licensed Snake Removal Specialists
- 🛋 Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
- ✅ Humane, Legal, and Effective Methods
- 📊 Guaranteed Service Area Coverage
We have proudly served the metro since 2011 including: Atlanta, Alpharetta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Gainesville, Jasper, Canton, Woodstock, Lawrenceville, Brookhaven, Tucker, Norcross, Chamblee, Cumming, Suwanee, McDonough, Stone Mountain, College Park, Douglasville, Blue Ridge, Ball Ground, Dallas, Powder Springs, and more.
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🌍 External Resources on Georgia Snakes & Safety
