Snakes in Camp 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.

Every snake recorded in Camp County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Camp County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Camp County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Camp County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Camp County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Camp County, Texas?

6 snake species have verified records in Camp County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

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

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