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