Snakes in Bowie County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Bowie County

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Western Worm Snake

Carphophis vermis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Bowie County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Bowie County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Bowie County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Bowie County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Bowie County, Texas?

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

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

The Banded Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bowie County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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