Snakes in Lamar County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Lamar County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lamar County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lamar County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lamar County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Lamar County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lamar County, Texas?

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

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lamar County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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