Texas
Snakes in Limestone County
14 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Limestone 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.
Every snake recorded in Limestone County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Limestone County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Limestone County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Limestone County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Limestone County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Limestone County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Limestone County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Limestone County, Texas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Limestone County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Limestone 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.