Snakes in Delta County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Delta County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Delta County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Delta County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Delta County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Delta County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Delta County, Texas?

10 snake species have verified records in Delta County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Delta County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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