Snakes in Hutchinson 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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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Hutchinson County

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Hutchinson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Hutchinson County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Hutchinson County, Texas?

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

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

The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Hutchinson County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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