Snakes in Cottle County

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  Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus atrox

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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.

Every snake recorded in Cottle County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Cottle County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Cottle County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Cottle County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Eastern Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Cottle County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Cottle County, Texas?

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

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Cottle County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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