Oklahoma
Snakes in Ellis County
21 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Ellis County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Ellis County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ellis County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ellis County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Ellis County, Oklahoma, including Eastern Massasauga, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Ellis County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Ellis County, Oklahoma?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Ellis County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ellis County, Oklahoma?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Ellis County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Ellis 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.