Are there venomous snakes in Angelina County, Texas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Angelina County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Texas Coralsnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Angelina County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Angelina County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Angelina County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Angelina County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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

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Snakes in Angelina County

23 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Angelina County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Snakes in Angelina County

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