Snakes in Colorado 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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ 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.

Every snake recorded in Colorado County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Colorado County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Colorado County, Texas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Colorado County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Colorado County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Colorado County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Colorado County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

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

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