Snakes in Kay County

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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Kay County

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Kay County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Kay County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Kay County, Oklahoma, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Kay County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Kay County, Oklahoma?

20+ snake species have verified records in Kay County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Flat-headed Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kay County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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