Oklahoma
Snakes in Garvin County
14 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Garvin 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.
Every snake recorded in Garvin County
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Garvin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Garvin County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Garvin County, Oklahoma, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Garvin County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Garvin County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Garvin County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Garvin County, Oklahoma?
- The Ground Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Garvin County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Garvin 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.