Snakes in Kleberg 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.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Kleberg County

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Northern Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira septentrionalis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Kleberg County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Kleberg County, Texas?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Kleberg County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake, Western Massasauga, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Kleberg County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Kleberg County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Kleberg County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.

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

The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Kleberg County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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