Snakes in Roberts County

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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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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

  Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Every snake recorded in Roberts County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Roberts County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Roberts County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Roberts County, Texas, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Roberts County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Roberts County, Texas?

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

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

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Roberts County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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