Texas
Snakes in Liberty County
22 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Liberty County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy 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.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Liberty County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Liberty County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Liberty County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Liberty County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Texas Coralsnake, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Liberty County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Liberty County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Liberty County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Liberty County, Texas?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Liberty County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Liberty 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.