Texas
Snakes in Schleicher County
19 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Schleicher County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy 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 Schleicher County
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Texas Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora lineata
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Schleicher County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Schleicher County, Texas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Schleicher County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Schleicher County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Schleicher County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Schleicher County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Schleicher County, Texas?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Schleicher County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Schleicher 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.