Are there venomous snakes in Lavaca County, Texas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Lavaca County, Texas, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Timber Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Lavaca County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lavaca County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Lavaca County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lavaca 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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Snakes in Lavaca County

21 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Lavaca County

Full guide & what to do if bitten →

Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
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.
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Snakes in Lavaca County

Venomous snakes in Lavaca County

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