Mississippi
Snakes in Tallahatchie County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Tallahatchie 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 Tallahatchie County
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Tallahatchie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi?
- The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Tallahatchie 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.