Mississippi
Snakes in Sharkey County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Sharkey 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 Sharkey County
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sharkey County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sharkey County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Sharkey County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Sharkey County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Sharkey County, Mississippi?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Sharkey County, Mississippi, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sharkey County, Mississippi?
- The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Sharkey County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sharkey 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.