Texas
Snakes in Deaf Smith County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Deaf Smith County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Deaf Smith County
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Deaf Smith County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Deaf Smith County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Deaf Smith County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Deaf Smith County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Deaf Smith County, Texas?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Deaf Smith County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Deaf Smith County, Texas?
- The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Deaf Smith County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Deaf Smith 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.