Snakes in Pushmataha County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Pushmataha County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Pushmataha County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma?

20+ snake species have verified records in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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