Snakes in Hall 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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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Hall County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Baird's Ratsnake

Pantherophis bairdi

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hall County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hall County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Hall County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Hall County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Hall County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Hall County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Hall County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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