Snakes in Bolivar County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Bolivar County

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bolivar County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bolivar County, Mississippi?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Bolivar County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Bolivar County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Bolivar County, Mississippi?

11 snake species have verified records in Bolivar County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Bolivar County, Mississippi?

The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bolivar County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bolivar 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.

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