Snakes in Perry County

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  Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

  Crotalus adamanteus

  ▲ 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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  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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Perry County

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Perry County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Perry County, Mississippi?

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

How many snake species live in Perry County, Mississippi?

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

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

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Perry County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Perry 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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