Snakes in Forrest 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.

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Forrest County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Forrest County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Forrest County, Mississippi?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Forrest County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Forrest County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Forrest County, Mississippi?

20+ snake species have verified records in Forrest County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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