Snakes in Jones 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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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Jones County

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Brazos River Watersnake

Nerodia harteri

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Graham's Crawfish Snake

Regina grahamii

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Jones County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Jones County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Jones County, Texas?

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

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

The Common Coachwhip is the most frequently reported snake in Jones County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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