Snakes in Oktibbeha County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Oktibbeha County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Black Kingsnake

Lampropeltis nigra

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Oktibbeha County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi?

20+ snake species have verified records in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, of which 4 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi?

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Oktibbeha 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.

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