Texas
Snakes in Parmer County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Parmer County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Parmer County
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Parmer County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Parmer County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Parmer County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Parmer County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Parmer County, Texas?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Parmer County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Parmer County, Texas?
- The Checkered Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Parmer County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Parmer 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.