Snakes in Erath 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.

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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ 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 Erath County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Taylor’s Ground Snake

Sonora taylori

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Erath County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Erath County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Erath County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Erath County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Erath County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Erath County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Erath County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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