Snakes in Jackson County

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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.

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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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  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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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Jackson County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jackson County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jackson County, Texas?

Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Jackson County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Jackson County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Texas, of which 6 are venomous.

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

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

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