Snakes in Lampasas 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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  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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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Lampasas County

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lampasas County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lampasas County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Lampasas County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Broad-banded Copperhead. Most snakes in Lampasas County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lampasas County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Lampasas County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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