Texas
Snakes in Motley County
18 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Motley County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western MassasaugaSistrurus tergeminusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Motley County
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Western Massasauga
Sistrurus tergeminus
Venomous
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Motley County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Motley County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Motley County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Western Massasauga, Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Motley County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Motley County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Motley County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Motley County, Texas?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Motley County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Motley 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.