Snakes in Borden 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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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ 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 Borden County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Chihuahuan Hook-nosed Snake

Gyalopion canum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Borden County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Borden County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Borden County, Texas?

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

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Borden County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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