Snakes in Nueces 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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  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 Nueces County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Saltmarsh Snake

Nerodia clarkii

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Brahminy Blindsnake

Indotyphlops braminus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Nueces County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Nueces County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Nueces County, Texas?

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

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

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

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