Snakes in Goliad 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.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Goliad County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Goliad County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Goliad County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Goliad County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Goliad County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Goliad County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Goliad County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Goliad County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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