Texas
Snakes in Leon County
19 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Leon County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Pygmy RattlesnakeSistrurus miliariusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Leon County
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Leon County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Leon County, Texas?
- Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Leon County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Leon County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Leon County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Leon County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Leon County, Texas?
- The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Leon County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Leon 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.