Oklahoma
Snakes in Woods County
24 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Woods County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy 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.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Woods County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Woods County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Woods County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Woods County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Woods County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Woods County, Oklahoma?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Woods County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Woods County, Oklahoma?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Woods County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Woods 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.