Texas
Snakes in Foard County
16 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Foard 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.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Foard County
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Foard County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Foard County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Foard County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga, Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Foard County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Foard County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Foard County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Foard County, Texas?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Foard County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Foard 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.