Texas
Snakes in Real County
26 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Real County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Rock RattlesnakeCrotalus lepidusVenomousHeavy 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.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Eastern Black-tailed RattlesnakeCrotalus ornatusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Real County

Baird's Ratsnake
Pantherophis bairdi
Harmless

Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake
Drymarchon melanurus
Harmless

Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless

Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora lineata
Harmless

Rock Rattlesnake
Crotalus lepidus
Venomous

Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless

Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless

Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous

Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous

Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless

Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless

Taylor’s Ground Snake
Sonora taylori
Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless

Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless

Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless

Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless

Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake
Crotalus ornatus
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Real County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Real County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Real County, Texas, including Rock Rattlesnake, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake, Eastern Black-tailed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Real County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Real County, Texas?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Real County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Real County, Texas?
- The Baird's Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Real County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Real 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.