Snakes in Beckham County

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ 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.

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Beckham County

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Beckham County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Beckham County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Beckham County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Beckham County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Beckham County, Oklahoma?

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

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

The Ground Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Beckham County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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