Snakes in Texas County

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Texas County

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Texas County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Texas County, Oklahoma?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Texas County, Oklahoma, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Texas County, Oklahoma, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Texas County, Oklahoma?

10+ snake species have verified records in Texas County, Oklahoma, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Texas County, Oklahoma?

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Texas County, Oklahoma, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Texas 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.

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