Oklahoma
Snakes in Cimarron County
21 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Cimarron County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Cimarron County
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Northwestern Garter Snake
Thamnophis ordinoides
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Cimarron County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Cimarron County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Cimarron County, Oklahoma?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Cimarron County, Oklahoma?
- The Plains Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Cimarron 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.