Snakes in Beaver County

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Beaver County

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Beaver County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Beaver County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Beaver County, Oklahoma, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Beaver County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Beaver County, Oklahoma?

10+ snake species have verified records in Beaver County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Beaver County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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