Texas
Snakes in Garza County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Garza 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 Garza County
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Garza County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Garza County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Garza County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Garza County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Garza County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Garza County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Garza County, Texas?
- The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Garza County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Garza 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.