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Venomous snakes in Hutchinson County, Texas

3 venomous snake species have verified records in Hutchinson County. Learn to recognize each one, and know what to do if you are bitten.

Field entries

  1. Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
    Crotalus atrox
    Venomous

    How to identify

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

    Occasionally seenFull profile →
  2. Prairie Rattlesnake
    Crotalus viridis
    Prairie Rattlesnake

    Crotalus viridis

    Venomous

    How to identify

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

    Rarely seenFull profile →
  3. Mojave Rattlesnake
    Crotalus scutulatus
    Mojave Rattlesnake

    Crotalus scutulatus

    Venomous

    How to identify

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

    Rarely seenFull profile →

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