Snakes in Brooks 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.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Brooks County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Brooks County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Brooks County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Brooks County, Texas?

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

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

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

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