Snakes in Pottawatomie County

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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.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Pottawatomie County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Pottawatomie County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma?

20+ snake species have verified records in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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