Snakes in Greer County

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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.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Greer County

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Greer County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Greer County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Greer County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Greer County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Greer County, Oklahoma?

20+ snake species have verified records in Greer County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Ground Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Greer County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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