Mississippi
Snakes in Hinds County
16 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hinds 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Hinds County
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hinds County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hinds County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hinds County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Hinds County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hinds County, Mississippi?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hinds County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hinds County, Mississippi?
- The Rough Earthsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hinds County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hinds 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.