Mississippi
Snakes in Humphreys County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Humphreys 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.
Every snake recorded in Humphreys County
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Humphreys County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Humphreys County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Humphreys County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Humphreys County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Humphreys County, Mississippi?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Humphreys County, Mississippi, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Humphreys County, Mississippi?
- The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Humphreys County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Humphreys 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.