Snakes in Lauderdale County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Lauderdale County

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lauderdale County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?

10+ snake species have verified records in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Lauderdale County, Mississippi?

The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lauderdale 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.

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