Are there venomous snakes in Osage County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Osage County, Oklahoma, including Timber Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Broad-banded Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Osage County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Osage County, Oklahoma?

20+ snake species have verified records in Osage County, Oklahoma, of which 5 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Osage 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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Snakes in Osage County

29 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Osage County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Snakes in Osage County

Venomous snakes in Osage County

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