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