Snakes in Fayette County

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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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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ 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.

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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Fayette County

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Fayette County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Fayette County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Texas, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Fayette County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Fayette County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Broad-banded Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Fayette County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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