Snakes in Henderson County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Henderson County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Henderson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Henderson County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Henderson County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Henderson County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Henderson County, Texas?

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

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

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

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