Mississippi
Snakes in Quitman County
6 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Quitman 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.
Every snake recorded in Quitman County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Quitman County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Quitman County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Quitman County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Quitman County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Quitman County, Mississippi?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Quitman County, Mississippi, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Quitman County, Mississippi?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Quitman County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Quitman 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.