Mississippi
Snakes in Clay County
7 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Clay 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 Clay County
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clay County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clay County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Clay County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Clay County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Clay County, Mississippi?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Clay County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clay County, Mississippi?
- The Black Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Clay County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Clay 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.