Texas
Snakes in Lipscomb County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lipscomb County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Lipscomb County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lipscomb County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lipscomb County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lipscomb County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lipscomb County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lipscomb County, Texas?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Lipscomb County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lipscomb County, Texas?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lipscomb County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lipscomb 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.