Mississippi
Snakes in Grenada County
15 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Grenada 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 Grenada County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Grenada County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Grenada County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Grenada County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Grenada County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Grenada County, Mississippi?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Grenada County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Grenada County, Mississippi?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Grenada County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Grenada 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.