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L. triangulum—milk snake; Leptotyphlops dulcis—blind snake; Liodytes rigida — glossy water snake; Masticophis flagellum—coachwhip snake; Nerodia erythrogaster—yellow-bellied and blotched water snake; N. fasciata—broad-banded water snake; N. rhombifera—diamond-back water snake [1] N. sipedon—northern and midland water snake
Agkistrodon laticinctus, commonly known as the broad-banded copperhead, is a venomous pit viper species, [2] formerly considered a subspecies [3] of Agkistrodon contortrix, which is found in the central United States, from Kansas, through Oklahoma and throughout central Texas.
Out of every water snake found in Oklahoma, the cottonmouth is the only venomous kind, according to Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension wildlife specialist.
The western ground snake can grow to a total length (including tail) of 8 to 19 inches (20.3 to 48.3 cm). The color and pattern can vary widely. Individuals can be brown, red, or orange, with black banding, orange or brown striping, or be solid-colored.
The snake has one of the most deadly bits in the world. It can be recognized by its rattle along with colors ranging from brown to gray to pinkish. ... Oklahoma is home to several tick species ...
The eastern copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix), [3] also known simply as the copperhead, is a species of venomous snake, a pit viper, endemic to eastern North America; it is a member of the subfamily Crotalinae in the family Viperidae.
This is a list of extant snakes, given by their common names. Note that the snakes are grouped by name, and in some cases the grouping may have no scientific basis. Contents:
The state is home to around 40 snake species including six that are venomous. The cottonmouth, says Grosse, is a shorter, “robust” snake that can reach lengths of 2 to 4 feet.