Snakes in Cochran County

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Cochran County

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cochran County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cochran County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Cochran County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Cochran County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Cochran County, Texas?

11 snake species have verified records in Cochran County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cochran County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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