Oklahoma
Snakes in Alfalfa County
18 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Alfalfa County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Alfalfa County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Alfalfa County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Alfalfa 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.