Texas
Snakes in Sabine County
18 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Sabine County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy 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.
Every snake recorded in Sabine County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Glossy Swampsnake
Liodytes rigida
Harmless
Louisiana Pinesnake
Pituophis ruthveni
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sabine County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sabine County, Texas?
- Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Sabine County, Texas, including Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Sabine County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Sabine County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Sabine County, Texas, of which 4 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sabine County, Texas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sabine County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sabine 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.