Texas
Snakes in Falls County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Falls County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Falls County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Falls County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Falls County, Texas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Falls County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Falls County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Falls County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Falls County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Falls County, Texas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Falls County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Falls 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.