Snakes in La Salle County

• 
  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.

• 
  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 La Salle County

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Tamaulipan Hook-nosed Snake

Ficimia streckeri

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in La Salle County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in La Salle County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in La Salle County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in La Salle County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in La Salle County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in La Salle 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.

Nearby counties