Snakes in Rains 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.

Every snake recorded in Rains County

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Rains County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Rains County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Rains County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Rains County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Rains County, Texas?

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

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

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

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