Snakes in Logan 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Logan County

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Logan County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Logan County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Logan County, Oklahoma, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Logan County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Logan County, Oklahoma?

20+ snake species have verified records in Logan County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Logan County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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