Snakes in Kenedy 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 Kenedy County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Northern Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira septentrionalis

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Scarletsnake

Cemophora coccinea

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Kenedy County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Kenedy County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Kenedy County, Texas?

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

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

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

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