Texas
Snakes in Franklin County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Franklin County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Franklin County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Franklin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Franklin County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Franklin County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Franklin County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Franklin County, Texas?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Franklin County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Franklin County, Texas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Franklin County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Franklin 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.