Oklahoma
Snakes in Hughes County
16 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hughes County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Hughes County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hughes County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hughes County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Hughes County, Oklahoma, including Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Hughes County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hughes County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hughes County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hughes County, Oklahoma?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hughes County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hughes 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.