Oklahoma
Snakes in Canadian County
16 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Canadian County
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Canadian County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Canadian County, Oklahoma?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Canadian County, Oklahoma. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Canadian County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Canadian County, Oklahoma.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Canadian County, Oklahoma?
- The Diamondback Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Canadian County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.