Snakes in Brazos County

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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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  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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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Brazos County

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Brazos County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Brazos County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Brazos County, Texas?

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

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

The Eastern Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Brazos County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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