Oklahoma
Snakes in Pittsburg County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pittsburg 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.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Pittsburg County
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pittsburg County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, including Northern Cottonmouth, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma?
- The Speckled Kingsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pittsburg 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.