Texas
Snakes in Crane County
10 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Crane 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.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Crane County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous

Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous

Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless

Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless

Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless

Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless

Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless

Gray-banded Kingsnake
Lampropeltis alterna
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Crane County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Crane County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Crane County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Crane County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Crane County, Texas?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Crane County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Crane County, Texas?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Crane County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Crane 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.