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Venomous snakes in Noble County, Oklahoma

3 venomous snake species have verified records in Noble County. Learn to recognize each one, and know what to do if you are bitten.

Field entries

  1. Timber Rattlesnake
    Crotalus horridus
    Timber Rattlesnake

    Crotalus horridus

    Venomous

    How to identify

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

    Occasionally seenFull profile →
  2. Prairie Rattlesnake
    Crotalus viridis
    Prairie Rattlesnake

    Crotalus viridis

    Venomous

    How to identify

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

    Rarely seenFull profile →
  3. Broad-banded Copperhead
    Agkistrodon laticinctus
    Broad-banded Copperhead

    Agkistrodon laticinctus

    Venomous

    How to identify

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

    Rarely seenFull profile →

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