Snakes in Choctaw 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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  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 Choctaw County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Choctaw County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Choctaw County, Mississippi?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Choctaw County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Choctaw County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Choctaw County, Mississippi?

7 snake species have verified records in Choctaw County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Choctaw County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Choctaw 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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