Texas
Snakes in Floyd County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Floyd 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 Floyd County
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Floyd County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Floyd County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Floyd County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Floyd County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Floyd County, Texas?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Floyd County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Floyd County, Texas?
- The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Floyd County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Floyd 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.