Snakes in Jack County

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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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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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  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 Jack County

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jack County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jack County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Jack County, Texas, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Jack County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Jack County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Jack County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Broad-banded Copperhead is the most frequently reported snake in Jack County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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