Snakes in Panola 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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  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.

Every snake recorded in Panola County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Panola County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Panola County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Panola County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Panola County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Panola County, Texas?

10+ snake species have verified records in Panola County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

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

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