Oklahoma
Snakes in Pontotoc County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Pontotoc County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Pontotoc County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Pontotoc County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Pontotoc 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.