Mississippi
Snakes in Pike County
6 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pike County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Pike County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pike County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pike County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Pike County, Mississippi, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Pike County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pike County, Mississippi?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Pike County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pike County, Mississippi?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pike County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pike 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.