Mississippi
Snakes in Yalobusha County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Yalobusha 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 CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Yalobusha County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Yalobusha County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Yalobusha County, Mississippi?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Yalobusha County, Mississippi, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Yalobusha 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.