Are there venomous snakes in Kendall County, Texas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Kendall County, Texas, including Texas Coralsnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Kendall County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Kendall County, Texas?

30+ snake species have verified records in Kendall County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kendall 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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Snakes in Kendall County

30 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Kendall County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
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.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Coralsnake
Micrurus fulvius
Venomous
Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Snakes in Kendall County

Venomous snakes in Kendall County

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