Snakes in Lawrence 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Lawrence County

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lawrence County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lawrence County, Mississippi?

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

How many snake species live in Lawrence County, Mississippi?

11 snake species have verified records in Lawrence County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Lawrence County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lawrence 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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