Snakes in Live Oak County

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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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  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 Live Oak County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Black-necked Garter Snake

Thamnophis cyrtopsis

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

Taylor’s Ground Snake

Sonora taylori

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Live Oak County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Live Oak County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Live Oak County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Live Oak County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Live Oak County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Live Oak County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Live Oak County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Live Oak 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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