Texas
Snakes in Andrews County
17 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Andrews 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.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Andrews County
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Andrews County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Andrews County, Texas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Andrews County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Andrews County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Andrews County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Andrews County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Andrews County, Texas?
- The Glossy Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Andrews County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Andrews County, Texas?
- 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.