Snakes in Kingfisher County

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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 Kingfisher County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Kingfisher County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, including Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma?

10+ snake species have verified records in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.

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

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

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