Whigham Rattlesnake Roundup draws over 5,000 from region
Published 10:08 am Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Crowds flocked to Whigham on Saturday for this year’s Rattlesnake Roundup. The event has been a tradition for 65 years. While snakes were historically caught and milked for their venom, this is no longer practiced, and the event instead focuses on conservation and education. There are still plenty of snakes present, as well as other reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife.
The event is hosted by the Whigham Community Club, with the money raised by the event going towards things like the local Boy Scout troop, as well as charitable community causes. This year saw over 5,000 attend.
“We had a good year, beautiful weather, and great attendance,” said Community Club member Paul Mobley.
There were multiple organizations focused on conservation and education present, including Okefenokee Swamp Park, Southern Regional Technical College, the Rattlesnake Conservancy, Quail Forever, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Chehaw Park and Zoo, to name a few.
Attendees were shown a variety of snakes and other animals during the day’s educational presentations, Chehaw Park and Zoo, as well as Jason Clark with Southeastern Reptile Rescue.
“We are happy to have again partnered with the Whigham Community Club to advance our mission of wildlife conservation in Georgia,” said GADNR Senior Wildlife Biologist Daniel Sollenberger. “It is encouraging to see so many members of the public join us each year to learn about rattlesnakes and other wildlife, and celebrate the South’s biodiversity.”
