Snakes in Carter County

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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Carter County

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Carter County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Carter County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Carter County, Oklahoma, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Carter County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Carter County, Oklahoma?

20+ snake species have verified records in Carter County, Oklahoma, of which 5 are venomous.

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

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

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