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