Mississippi
Snakes in Stone County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Stone 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 Diamondback RattlesnakeCrotalus adamanteusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Stone County
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Venomous
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Southeastern Crowned Snake
Tantilla coronata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Stone County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Stone County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Stone County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Stone County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Stone County, Mississippi?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Stone County, Mississippi, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Stone County, Mississippi?
- The North American Racer is the most frequently reported snake in Stone County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Stone 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.