Oklahoma
Snakes in Comanche County
35 species have been documented here, 8 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Comanche County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Comanche County
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Comanche County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Comanche County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 8 venomous snake species have verified records in Comanche County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Comanche County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Comanche County, Oklahoma?
- 30+ snake species have verified records in Comanche County, Oklahoma, of which 8 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Comanche County, Oklahoma?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Comanche County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Comanche 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.