Texas
Snakes in Comanche County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Comanche 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.
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Comanche County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Comanche County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Comanche County, Texas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Comanche County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Comanche County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Comanche County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Comanche County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Comanche County, Texas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Comanche County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Comanche 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.