Texas
Snakes in Bastrop County
27 species have been documented here, 6 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bastrop County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Bastrop County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Texas Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora lineata
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bastrop County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bastrop County, Texas?
- Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Bastrop County, Texas, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Bastrop County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bastrop County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Bastrop County, Texas, of which 6 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bastrop County, Texas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bastrop County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bastrop 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.