Texas
Snakes in Gregg County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Gregg 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.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Gregg County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Gregg County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Gregg County, Texas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Gregg County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Gregg County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Gregg County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Gregg County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Gregg County, Texas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Gregg County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Gregg 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.