Snakes in Fisher 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 Fisher County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Fisher County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Fisher County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Fisher County, Texas?

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

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

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

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