Snakes in Cleveland County

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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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  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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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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 Cleveland County

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cleveland County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cleveland County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, including Pygmy Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Cleveland County, Oklahoma?

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

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

The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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