Oklahoma
Snakes in Roger Mills County
16 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Roger Mills County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Roger Mills County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Roger Mills County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Roger Mills 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.