Snakes in Baylor County

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Baylor County

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Baylor County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Baylor County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Baylor County, Texas, including Western Massasauga, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Baylor County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Baylor County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Baylor County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Ground Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Baylor County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Baylor 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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