Mississippi
Snakes in Marion County
15 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Marion 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy 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 Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Marion County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Marion County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Marion County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Marion County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Marion County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Marion County, Mississippi?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Marion County, Mississippi, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Marion County, Mississippi?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Marion County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Marion 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.