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Hi, I’m Georgia Snake Hunter. I offer free snake removal, expert education, and accurate identification.

I ensure their safety and provide responsible solutions to hopefully ease your fear when you see a snake passing through your yard!

08/07/2025

While trying to remove a copperhead from a cracked log, I realized there was another one right beneath me.

Not once did either snake try to strike during the entire removal.
They stayed calm and relied on camouflage, not aggression.

Both were safely relocated to a better area, where they slithered off… side by side. 🐍

03/07/2025

Another late night rescue. This harmless Ratsnake had been tangled in plastic netting, possibly for two days. Exhausted, dehydrated, and barely moving.

I was able to slowly free him, give him some water, and thankfully… he bounced back. Once he had the strength, I released him back into the wild.

If you use any kind of outdoor netting, please check it regularly. Snakes, birds, rabbits, and even turtles can get trapped and suffer a slow, silent death.

It only takes a few seconds to look… and it could save a life. 🐍

24/06/2025

While hiking near Cartersville, Georgia a few years back, I came across something I didn’t expect - a blue morph Eastern Garter Snake.

Most people are used to seeing garter snakes with yellow or white stripes. But this one had a bold blue tint across its body, a rare genetic variation that’s more common in South Georgia and northern Florida. Finding one up here is definitely not something you see every day.

It’s still the same harmless, helpful snake that plays a role in controlling pests like slugs and insects. But that color morph.. just a shift in pigmentation.. shows how even familiar wildlife can surprise you.

Things like this remind me why I care so much about nature.
Snakes are often misunderstood or feared, but they’re also so complex, important, and sometimes unexpectedly beautiful.

Even the creatures people fear the most have a place and moments like this prove that the natural world still has plenty of quiet wonder left in it. 🐍

11/06/2025

Are copperheads deadly?

Yes, they are venomous. But “deadly” is a stretch when you look at the numbers.

In the entire United States, only about 5 people die from all venomous snakebites each year. Copperheads are responsible for more bites than any other venomous snake in the U.S.—but almost none of the deaths.

From 1989 to 2018, only five fatal copperhead bites were recorded nationwide. That’s about one every six years.

Compare that to something familiar: roughly 30 to 50 people in the U.S. are killed by domestic dogs every year. Yet most of us don’t see dogs as deadly monsters.

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🐍 How bad is a bite?

Copperhead venom is hemotoxic, meaning it can cause pain, swelling, and tissue damage—but it’s rarely life-threatening, especially with modern medical care. In many cases, antivenom isn’t even required. Doctors typically reserve it for severe reactions.

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🌿 Why they matter

Copperheads play a vital role in controlling rodent and insect populations. They don’t chase people or go out of their way to bite. Most strikes happen when they’re accidentally stepped on or harassed, because their camouflage makes them hard to see.

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So next time someone calls a copperhead “deadly,” ask:
How many people actually die from copperhead bites each year?

Knowledge reduces fear. Let’s replace myths with facts and learn to respect the wildlife that shares our backyard.

03/06/2025

Species spotlight:
Dekay’s Brownsnake 🐍
(Storeria dekayi – STOHR-air-ee-uh dee-KAY-eye)

A common backyard visitor who is often misidentified.

Dekay’s Brownsnakes are fossorial, meaning they spend much of their time underground or hiding beneath objects like logs, leaf litter, boards, or garden debris. They’re most active after rain or in humid conditions, often in backyards, forests, or near water sources.

Because of their earthy color and faint pattern, they’re often misidentified as baby Copperheads. But with the right knowledge, they’re easy to recognize:

• Brown or gray body with a light dorsal stripe
• Rows of small dark spots along the stripe
• Keeled (ridged) scales and a slightly rough texture
• Adults typically measure 9–13 inches in length

These snakes give birth to live young and play an important ecological role by feeding on slugs, snails, and worms.. making them natural pest control, especially in gardens.

Dekay’s Brownsnakes rarely show defensive behavior. They don’t bite, strike, or chase. If approached, they usually freeze or try to retreat quietly.

Snakes like this are part of a healthy ecosystem. Learning to recognize them helps prevent unnecessary fear and unnecessary killings.

If you spot one, take a moment to appreciate the work it’s doing. The more you know, the less you fear. 🐍

29/05/2025

Did you grow up hearing this myth too?
It’s one of the most common lines I hear — and it’s simply not true.
Baby snakes are no more dangerous than adults.

Fear spreads fast, but facts save lives — especially for misunderstood wildlife.

Curious what else you’ve been told wrong?
Follow for more myth-busting facts that might just change the way you see snakes.

27/05/2025

Species spotlight:

Eastern Hognose Snake
(Heterodon platirhinos – HET-er-oh-don PLAT-ee-rye-noss)

One of Georgia’s most theatrical snakes, and one that is very misunderstood.

When threatened, the Eastern Hognose puts on a full performance:
• Flattens its head like a cobra
• Hisses loudly
• Strikes (with a closed mouth)
• And then, if that doesn’t work, it plays dead with its tongue out and body flipped over

Despite the drama, this snake is completely non-aggressive toward people.

It is mildly venomous, meaning it produces a toad-specific toxin from a gland called a Duvernoy’s gland (a type of rear-fanged venom system). But this has zero medical risk to humans and is designed to help it eat toads, its favorite meal.

They’re often killed simply because they “act scary” or are mistaken for copperheads. But in truth, they’re a harmless, beneficial species that plays an important role in keeping amphibian populations balanced.

If you see one, enjoy the show, but give it space and let it be! 🐍

📸: Cheri Sennett Rice

21/05/2025

Hey everyone! I’ve changed the number for the snake ID line!

If you see a snake and you’re not sure what it is, just text a photo and add the location to:
470-400-7540

This is not my full time job and I do not do it for money. I do it because I care - about people, about wildlife, and about the truth.

Snakes are one of the most misunderstood animals we share this planet with. Most are harmless. Many are helpful. And all of them play a role in keeping our ecosystem balanced.

I’ve made it my mission to help change the way people see them.. to stop the fear, stop the myths, and hopefully stop the cycle of killing something just because it makes us uncomfortable.

I’ll be posting facts, photos, and ways to learn more about the native snakes that live right here around us in Georgia. If you’re curious, or even just tired of being scared of something you don’t understand, follow this page!

I believe the more we understand, the more we protect. That’s how we change things.. for the animals, for the planet, and for the future.

-Georgia Snake Hunter 🐍

29/04/2024

Despite my busy schedule, my biggest commitment lies in rescuing animals in distress. Many people ask why I don’t charge for my services, but the fulfillment of saving a life is far more meaningful than any financial gain. For me, the value lies in empathy and fostering a sense of responsibility in others through education. It’s about leaving a positive imprint in a world often full of negativity in the form of hate, lies, and a lack of care for others and animals. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve strived to make a meaningful impact. I’ve always believed in the power of selflessness and kindness to shape a brighter future, even when no one’s watching. While money may come and go, laying the foundation for a more positive future leaves an imprint forever.

Below is a harmless ratsnake extremely tangled up in outdoor netting. Rather than having less than 24 hours to live, he will get to continue his life for potentially many more years in the wild.

- Georgia Snake Hunter 🐍

02/07/2023

A beautiful and large pair of mating Ratsnakes, safely removed from a garage.

What would you guys like to see more of on this page to help expand your learning? Please leave feedback for what you enjoy seeing or what you would like to see and I can definitely try to help with that!

24/06/2023

Another Ratsnake was rescued and able to live another day! This outdoor netting causes a very slow and painful death for our wildlife and this poor guy was extremely tangled around his mouth to the point we could not see his head. He was so happy to stretch his jaw after being freed and was very thankful to us for saving his life! 🐍

19/05/2023

Here are 2 photos displaying the comparison between a Midland Watersnake and a venomous Copperhead. These 2 species are often mistaken for one another, with many people incorrectly identifying the watersnake like the one shown here as a copperhead or water moccasin.

Midland watersnakes and watersnakes in general, can have a wide variety of different shades of colors. However, the shown watersnake here represents the typical appearance. Midland watersnakes feature tornado-like bands that start near the head and transition into blotches towards the tail. Copperheads exhibit similar colors but possess an hourglass or Hershey's kiss-shaped pattern throughout the entirety of their body.

With the patterns and colors shown here, it can be easy to misidentify them, especially in the wild when you are unsure and surprised. If you are unsure what you have stumbled upon it’s best to admire from a safe distance. As always, I will remind you that snakes play such a crucial role in our ecosystem. They are not inherently aggressive towards humans at all. If we respect their space and have a better understanding of them, we can all coexist with the fascinating species of snakes that we have here in Georgia! 🐍

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