Snakes in Lee County

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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.

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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.

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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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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  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 Lee County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lee County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lee County, Texas?

Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Lee County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Broad-banded Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lee County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lee County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Lee County, Texas, of which 6 are venomous.

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

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

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