Snakes in Potter County

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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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.

Every snake recorded in Potter County

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Potter County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Potter County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Potter County, Texas?

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

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

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Potter County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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