Snakes in Rusk County

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  Eastern Copperhead

  Agkistrodon contortrix

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Northern Cottonmouth

  Agkistrodon piscivorus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

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  Texas Coralsnake

  Micrurus tener

  ▲ Venomous

  Rings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.

Every snake recorded in Rusk County

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

▲ Venomous

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

▲ Venomous

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Prairie Kingsnake

Lampropeltis calligaster

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Glossy Swampsnake

Liodytes rigida

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Rusk County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Rusk County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Rusk County, Texas, including Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Rusk County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Rusk County, Texas?

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

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

The Western Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Rusk County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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