Snakes in Maverick 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 Maverick 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

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Maverick County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Maverick County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Maverick County, Texas?

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

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

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

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