Mississippi
Snakes in Montgomery County
6 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Montgomery 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.
Every snake recorded in Montgomery County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Montgomery County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Montgomery County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Montgomery County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Montgomery County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Montgomery County, Mississippi?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Montgomery County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Montgomery County, Mississippi?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Montgomery County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Montgomery 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.