Mississippi
Snakes in Benton County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Benton 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.
Every snake recorded in Benton County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Scarletsnake
Cemophora coccinea
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Benton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Benton County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Benton County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Benton County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Benton County, Mississippi?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Benton County, Mississippi, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Benton County, Mississippi?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Benton County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Benton 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.