Oklahoma
Snakes in Blaine County
19 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Blaine County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy 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.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Blaine County
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Blaine County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Blaine County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Blaine County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Blaine County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Blaine County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Blaine County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Blaine County, Oklahoma?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Blaine County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Blaine 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.