Snakes in Hill 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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  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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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Hill County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hill County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hill County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Hill County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Hill County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Hill County, Texas?

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

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

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

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