Snakes in Crosby 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.

Every snake recorded in Crosby County

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Crosby County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Crosby County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Crosby County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Crosby County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Crosby County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Crosby County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Crosby County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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