Mississippi
Snakes in Amite County
7 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Amite 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Amite County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Amite County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Amite County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Amite County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Amite County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Amite County, Mississippi?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Amite County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Amite County, Mississippi?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Amite County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Amite 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.