Snakes in Dimmit 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.

Every snake recorded in Dimmit County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Mexican Hognose Snake

Heterodon kennerlyi

Harmless

Taylor’s Ground Snake

Sonora taylori

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Dimmit County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Dimmit County, Texas?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Dimmit County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Dimmit County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Dimmit County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Dimmit County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Dimmit County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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