Oklahoma
Snakes in Coal County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Coal County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Coal County
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Coal County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Coal County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Coal County, Oklahoma, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Coal County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Coal County, Oklahoma?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Coal County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Coal County, Oklahoma?
- The Lined Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Coal County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Coal 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.