Snakes in Wagoner County

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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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  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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Wagoner County

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Wormsnake

Carphophis amoenus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Wagoner County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Wagoner County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Wagoner County, Oklahoma?

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

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

The Flat-headed Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

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