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