Texas
Snakes in Hockley County
14 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Hockley 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.
Every snake recorded in Hockley County
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Hockley County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Hockley County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Hockley County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Hockley County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Hockley County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Hockley County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Hockley County, Texas?
- The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hockley County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Hockley 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.