Snakes in Jim Hogg 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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  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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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Jim Hogg County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Taylor’s Ground Snake

Sonora taylori

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Northern Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira septentrionalis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jim Hogg County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jim Hogg County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Jim Hogg County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake, Western Massasauga, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Jim Hogg County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Jim Hogg County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Jim Hogg County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Jim Hogg County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Jim Hogg 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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