Snakes in Adair County

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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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  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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  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 Adair County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Adair County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Adair County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Adair County, Oklahoma, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Adair County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Adair County, Oklahoma?

20+ snake species have verified records in Adair County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Adair County, Oklahoma?

The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Adair County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Adair County, Oklahoma?

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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