Oklahoma
Snakes in Nowata County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Nowata County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Nowata County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Nowata County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Nowata County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Nowata County, Oklahoma, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Nowata County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Nowata County, Oklahoma?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Nowata County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Nowata County, Oklahoma?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Nowata County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Nowata 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.