Snakes in Jim Wells 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.

Every snake recorded in Jim Wells County

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Tamaulipan Hook-nosed Snake

Ficimia streckeri

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jim Wells County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jim Wells County, Texas?

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

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

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

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

The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Jim Wells County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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