Mississippi
Snakes in Desoto County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Desoto 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 Desoto County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Desoto County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Desoto County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Desoto County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Desoto County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Desoto County, Mississippi?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Desoto County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Desoto County, Mississippi?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Desoto County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Desoto 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.