Mississippi
Snakes in Holmes County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Holmes County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Holmes County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Holmes County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Holmes County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Holmes County, Mississippi, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Holmes County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Holmes County, Mississippi?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Holmes County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Holmes County, Mississippi?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Holmes County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Holmes 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.