Snakes in Palo Pinto 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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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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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  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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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

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  Eastern Coralsnake

  Micrurus fulvius

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Palo Pinto County

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Brazos River Watersnake

Nerodia harteri

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Mexican Garter Snake

Thamnophis eques

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Eastern Coralsnake

Micrurus fulvius

▲ Venomous

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Palo Pinto County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Palo Pinto County, Texas?

Yes. 6 venomous snake species have verified records in Palo Pinto County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Broad-banded Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Palo Pinto County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Palo Pinto County, Texas?

30+ snake species have verified records in Palo Pinto County, Texas, of which 6 are venomous.

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

The Ground Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Palo Pinto County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Palo Pinto 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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