Oklahoma
Snakes in Woodward County
24 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Woodward 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 Woodward County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Woodward County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Woodward County, Oklahoma?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Woodward County, Oklahoma, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Woodward County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Woodward County, Oklahoma?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Woodward County, Oklahoma, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Woodward County, Oklahoma?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Woodward County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Woodward 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.