Texas
Snakes in Hartley County
12 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hartley County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Hartley County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hartley County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hartley County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hartley County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Hartley County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hartley County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hartley County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hartley County, Texas?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hartley County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hartley 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.