Snakes in McIntosh County

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in McIntosh County

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in McIntosh County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in McIntosh County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, including Pygmy Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in McIntosh County, Oklahoma?

10+ snake species have verified records in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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