3 Types of Rattlesnakes in Oklahoma

3 types of rattlesnakes have a verified observation record in Oklahoma. The most frequently recorded are Timber Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and Prairie Rattlesnake. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.

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3 types of rattlesnakes have a verified observation record in Oklahoma. The most frequently recorded are Timber Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and Prairie Rattlesnake. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.

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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist

820 verified observations on iNaturalist of rattlesnake have been recorded in Oklahoma, most often in June, April, May.

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Verified species, source iNaturalist

3 types of rattlesnakes recorded in Oklahoma

3 rattlesnake species have a verified observation record in Oklahoma, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.

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    Timber Rattlesnake

    Crotalus horridus

    363 records
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    Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

    Crotalus atrox

    332 records
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    Prairie Rattlesnake

    Crotalus viridis

    125 records

Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.

The Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is the most commonly recorded, with 363 verified observations, about 44% of all rattlesnakes reported in Oklahoma. If you spot a rattlesnake here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.