Texas
Snakes in Oldham County
14 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Oldham 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.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Oldham County
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Oldham County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Oldham County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Oldham County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Oldham County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Oldham County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Oldham County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Oldham County, Texas?
- The Common Coachwhip is the most frequently reported snake in Oldham County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Oldham 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.