Snakes in Howard 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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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Howard County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Howard County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Howard County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Howard County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Howard County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Howard County, Texas?

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

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Howard County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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