Snakes in Okmulgee County

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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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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 Okmulgee County

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Okmulgee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma?

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

How many snake species live in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma?

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

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

The Lined Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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