Snakes in McCulloch 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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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in McCulloch County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Brazos River Watersnake

Nerodia harteri

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Concho Watersnake

Nerodia paucimaculata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Trans-pecos Ratsnake

Bogertophis subocularis

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in McCulloch County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in McCulloch County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in McCulloch County, Texas?

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

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in McCulloch County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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