Are there venomous snakes in Burleson County, Texas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Burleson County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Burleson County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Burleson County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Burleson County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Burleson County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Burleson 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.

Texas

Snakes in Burleson County

23 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Burleson County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Snakes in Burleson County

Venomous snakes in Burleson County

Every snake recorded in Burleson County

Snakes in Burleson County: FAQ

Nearby counties