Mississippi
Snakes in Wilkinson County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Wilkinson County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Wilkinson County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wilkinson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wilkinson 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.