Snakes in Hemphill County

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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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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Hemphill County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hemphill County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hemphill County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hemphill County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Hemphill County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Hemphill County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Hemphill County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hemphill County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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