Snakes in Ottawa County

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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.

Every snake recorded in Ottawa County

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Ottawa County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Ottawa County, Oklahoma?

10+ snake species have verified records in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The Flat-headed Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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