Oklahoma
Snakes in Caddo County
18 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Caddo County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Caddo County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Caddo County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Caddo County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Caddo County, Oklahoma, including Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Caddo County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Caddo County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Caddo County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Caddo County, Oklahoma?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Caddo County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Caddo 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.