Snakes in Haskell 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Haskell County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Haskell County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Haskell County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Haskell County, Oklahoma, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Haskell County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Haskell County, Oklahoma?

8 snake species have verified records in Haskell County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Haskell County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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