Oklahoma
Snakes in Craig County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Craig County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Craig County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Craig County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Craig County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Craig County, Oklahoma, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Craig County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Craig County, Oklahoma?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Craig County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Craig County, Oklahoma?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Craig County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Craig 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.