Snakes in Shackelford 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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  Eastern Massasauga

  Sistrurus catenatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Shackelford County

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Eastern Massasauga

Sistrurus catenatus

▲ Venomous

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Speckled Kingsnake

Lampropeltis holbrooki

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Lined Snake

Tropidoclonion lineatum

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Brazos River Watersnake

Nerodia harteri

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Shackelford County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Shackelford County, Texas?

Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Shackelford County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Massasauga, Western Massasauga. Most snakes in Shackelford County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Shackelford County, Texas?

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

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

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

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