Snakes in Bosque 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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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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 Bosque County

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Scarlet Kingsnake

Lampropeltis elapsoides

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bosque County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bosque County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Bosque County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Bosque County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Bosque County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Bosque County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Flat-headed Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Bosque County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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