Snakes in Hunt 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.

Every snake recorded in Hunt County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hunt County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hunt County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Hunt County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Hunt County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Hunt County, Texas?

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

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

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

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