Texas
Snakes in Coke County
22 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Coke County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Coke County
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Brazos River Watersnake
Nerodia harteri
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Concho Watersnake
Nerodia paucimaculata
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Coke County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Coke County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Coke County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Coke County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Coke County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Coke County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Coke County, Texas?
- The Common Coachwhip is the most frequently reported snake in Coke County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Coke 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.