Mississippi
Snakes in Monroe County
8 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Monroe 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 Monroe County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Monroe County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Monroe County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Monroe County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Monroe County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Monroe County, Mississippi?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Monroe County, Mississippi, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Monroe County, Mississippi?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Monroe County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Monroe 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.