Texas
Snakes in Somervell County
19 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Somervell County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Broad-banded CopperheadAgkistrodon laticinctusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Somervell County
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Broad-banded Copperhead
Agkistrodon laticinctus
Venomous
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Brazos River Watersnake
Nerodia harteri
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Texas Blind Snake
Rena dulcis
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Texas Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora lineata
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Somervell County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Somervell County, Texas?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Somervell County, Texas, including Broad-banded Copperhead, Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Somervell County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Somervell County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Somervell County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Somervell County, Texas?
- The Plain-bellied Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Somervell County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Somervell 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.