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Animal facts · Central Mississippi

Snakes

What to know about snakes in Mississippi, the problems they cause around homes and businesses, and when to call Critter Control of Central Mississippi.

About snakes

What to know about snakes

There are many types of creepy crawlers that find a way into your home, but a snake is probably the last one you want to see sliding across the basement floor in the middle of the night.  Hopefully, this scenario won’t happen often, but if you do ever find a snake in or around your home, Critter Control of Central Mississippi has the snake removal services you need to feel safe again.

Cottonmouth. Common statewide.  Occurs in most aquatic habitats, but reaches greatest abundance in Coastal Plain swamps.  The only venomous aquatic snake in North America.  Includes subspecies A.p. piscivorus (eastern cottonmouth), A.p. conanti (Florida cottonmouth), and A.p. leucostoma (western cottonmouth).

A venomous snake coiled on a rock

Getting help

When to call Critter Control

Snakes in your home, garden or rock piles? Those slithering serpents are probably harmless.  Critter Control can help you deal with snakes in a humane and rational way.  If you see a snake and are concerned, call Critter Control at (601) 745-2193.

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Rat snakes

Rat snakes are large, climbing snakes that help keep rodent numbers down.

Cottonmouth

Found statewide in most aquatic habitats, the cottonmouth is the only venomous aquatic snake in North America.

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Published by Critter Control of Central Mississippi. Last reviewed 24 September 2026. Every property is different, and a technician on site can tell you what you are dealing with. Call (601) 745-2193 or send us a message.

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