Oklahoma
Snakes in Murray County
22 species have been documented here, 6 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Murray 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Murray County
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Murray County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Murray County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Murray County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Murray County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Murray County, Oklahoma?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Murray County, Oklahoma, of which 6 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Murray County, Oklahoma?
- The Ring-necked Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Murray County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Murray 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.