Snakes in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Mitchell County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Mitchell County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Mitchell County, Texas?

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

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

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

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