Snakes in Copiah County

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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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  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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Copiah County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Copiah County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Copiah County, Mississippi?

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

How many snake species live in Copiah County, Mississippi?

6 snake species have verified records in Copiah County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Copiah County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

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