Snakes in Choctaw County

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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.

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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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Choctaw County

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Choctaw County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Choctaw County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Choctaw County, Oklahoma?

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

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

The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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