Snakes in Midland 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.

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Midland County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Chihuahuan Hook-nosed Snake

Gyalopion canum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Midland County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Midland County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Midland County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Midland County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Midland County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Midland County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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