Oklahoma
Snakes in Kiowa County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Kiowa County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Kiowa County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Kiowa County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Kiowa County, Oklahoma?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kiowa 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.