Alabama
Snakes in Choctaw County
8 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Choctaw County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Choctaw County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Choctaw County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Choctaw County, Alabama?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Choctaw County, Alabama, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Choctaw County, Alabama, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Choctaw County, Alabama?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Choctaw County, Alabama, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Choctaw County, Alabama?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Choctaw County, Alabama, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Choctaw County, Alabama?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.