Snakes in Newton County

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Pygmy Rattlesnake

  Sistrurus miliarius

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ 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 Newton County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Pygmy Rattlesnake

Sistrurus miliarius

▲ Venomous

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Mudsnake

Farancia abacura

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Louisiana Pinesnake

Pituophis ruthveni

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Newton County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Newton County, Texas?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Newton County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Pygmy Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Newton County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Newton County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Newton County, Texas, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Northern Cottonmouth is the most frequently reported snake in Newton County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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