Snakes in Calhoun 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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  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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  Eastern Coralsnake

  Micrurus fulvius

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Calhoun County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Calhoun County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Calhoun County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Calhoun County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake, Eastern Coralsnake. Most snakes in Calhoun County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Calhoun County, Texas?

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

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Calhoun County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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