Snakes in Winston County

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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.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Winston County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Winston County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Winston County, Mississippi?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Winston County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Winston County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Winston County, Mississippi?

10+ snake species have verified records in Winston County, Mississippi, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Winston County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Winston 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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