Mississippi
Snakes in Simpson County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Simpson 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 Simpson County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Simpson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Simpson County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Simpson County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Simpson County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Simpson County, Mississippi?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Simpson County, Mississippi, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Simpson County, Mississippi?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Simpson County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Simpson 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.