Mississippi
Snakes in Lamar County
16 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lamar County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Lamar County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lamar County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lamar County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Lamar County, Mississippi, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lamar County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lamar County, Mississippi?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lamar County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lamar County, Mississippi?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lamar County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lamar 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.