Snakes in Chambers 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.

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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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Chambers County

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Mississippi Green Watersnake

Nerodia cyclopion

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Chambers County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Chambers County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Chambers County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Chambers County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Chambers County, Texas?

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

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

The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Chambers County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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