Snakes in Bee County

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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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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Bee County

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bee County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Bee County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Bee County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Bee County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Bee County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bee County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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