Texas
Snakes in Randall County
26 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Randall 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.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Randall County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Randall County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Randall County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Randall County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Randall County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Randall County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Randall County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Randall County, Texas?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Randall County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Randall 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.