Snakes in Cotton 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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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Cotton County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cotton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cotton County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Cotton County, Oklahoma, including Northern Cottonmouth, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cotton County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Cotton County, Oklahoma?

10+ snake species have verified records in Cotton County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Cotton County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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