Mississippi
Snakes in Carroll County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Carroll County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Carroll County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Carroll County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Carroll County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Carroll County, Mississippi, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Carroll County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Carroll County, Mississippi?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Carroll County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Carroll County, Mississippi?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Carroll County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Carroll 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.