Snakes in Warren County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Warren County

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Warren County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Warren County, Mississippi?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Warren County, Mississippi, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Warren County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Warren County, Mississippi?

10+ snake species have verified records in Warren County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Warren County, Mississippi?

The Timber Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Warren County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Warren 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.

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