Texas
Snakes in Carson County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Carson County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Carson County
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Carson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Carson County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Carson County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Carson County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Carson County, Texas?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Carson County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Carson County, Texas?
- The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Carson County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Carson 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.