Mississippi
Snakes in Leflore County
8 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Leflore 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 Leflore County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Leflore County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Leflore County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Leflore County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Leflore County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Leflore County, Mississippi?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Leflore County, Mississippi, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Leflore County, Mississippi?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Leflore County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Leflore 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.