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