Snakes in Lubbock 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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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Lubbock County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lubbock County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lubbock County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Lubbock County, Texas?

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

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

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lubbock County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lubbock 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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