Texas
Snakes in Reagan County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Reagan County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
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 Reagan County
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Desert Kingsnake
Lampropeltis splendida
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Reagan County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Reagan County, Texas?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Reagan County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Reagan County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Reagan County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Reagan County, Texas, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Reagan County, Texas?
- The Southwestern Blackhead Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Reagan County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Reagan 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.