Texas
Snakes in Dawson County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Dawson 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 Dawson County
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dawson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dawson County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Dawson County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Dawson County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Dawson County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Dawson County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dawson County, Texas?
- The Common Coachwhip is the most frequently reported snake in Dawson County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Dawson 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.