Snakes in Major County

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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 Major County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Major County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Major County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Major County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Major County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Major County, Oklahoma?

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

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Major County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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