Oklahoma
Snakes in Lincoln County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lincoln County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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 Lincoln County
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lincoln County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, including Pygmy Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
- The Rough Earthsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lincoln 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.