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Explore Georgia: Home to 47 Snake Species!

10/24/2025

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Georgia has the highest biodiversity of snakes in the United States, with 47 species.
The Chattahoochee River supports about 20 snake species, including the timber rattlesnake and copperhead.
The Savannah River Basin hosts eastern ribbon snake and eastern garter snake.
The Altamaha River, known as "Georgia’s Little Amazon," hosts venomous snakes such as the eastern diamondback rattlesnake and cottonmouth.
Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities while learning to identify these reptiles.

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Story summary

Georgia has the highest biodiversity of snakes in the United States, with 47 species.
The Chattahoochee River supports about 20 snake species, including the timber rattlesnake and copperhead.
The Savannah River Basin hosts eastern ribbon snake and eastern garter snake.
The Altamaha River, known as "Georgia’s Little Amazon," hosts venomous snakes such as the eastern diamondback rattlesnake and cottonmouth.
Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities while learning to identify these reptiles.