Texas
Snakes in Dickens County
20 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Dickens 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.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Dickens County
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Dickens County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Dickens County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Dickens County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Dickens County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Dickens County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Dickens County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Dickens County, Texas?
- The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Dickens County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Dickens 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.