Snakes in Reeves County

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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.

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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 Black-tailed Rattlesnake

  Crotalus molossus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Reeves County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Trans-pecos Ratsnake

Bogertophis subocularis

Harmless

Gray-banded Kingsnake

Lampropeltis alterna

Harmless

Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake

Crotalus molossus

▲ Venomous

Black-necked Garter Snake

Thamnophis cyrtopsis

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Chihuahuan Hook-nosed Snake

Gyalopion canum

Harmless

Red Cornsnake

Pantherophis guttatus

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Reeves County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Reeves County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Reeves County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Black-tailed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Reeves County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Reeves County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Reeves County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Reeves County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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