Texas
Snakes in Kimble County
25 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Kimble County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Black-tailed RattlesnakeCrotalus ornatusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Kimble County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Chihuahuan Hook-nosed Snake
Gyalopion canum
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Texas Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora lineata
Harmless
Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake
Crotalus ornatus
Venomous
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Kimble County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Kimble County, Texas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Kimble County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Kimble County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Kimble County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Kimble County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Kimble County, Texas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Kimble County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kimble 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.