Mississippi
Snakes in Adams County
18 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Adams 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 Adams County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Adams County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Adams County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Adams County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Adams County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Adams County, Mississippi?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Adams County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Adams County, Mississippi?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Adams County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Adams County, Mississippi?
- 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.