Mississippi
Snakes in Smith County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Smith 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Smith County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Smith County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Smith County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Smith County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Smith County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Smith County, Mississippi?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Smith County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Smith County, Mississippi?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Smith County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Smith 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.