Texas
Snakes in Kinney County
26 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Kinney 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.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Kinney County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Central American Indigo Snake
Drymarchon melanurus
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Schott's Whipsnake
Masticophis schotti
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Texas Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora lineata
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Trans-pecos Ratsnake
Bogertophis subocularis
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Mexican Hognose Snake
Heterodon kennerlyi
Harmless
Tamaulipan Milksnake
Lampropeltis annulata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Kinney County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Kinney County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Kinney County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Kinney County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Kinney County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Kinney County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Kinney County, Texas?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kinney County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kinney 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.