Snakes in Starr 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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  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 Starr County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Central American Indigo Snake

Drymarchon melanurus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Taylor’s Ground Snake

Sonora taylori

Harmless

Plains Black-headed Snake

Tantilla nigriceps

Harmless

Schott's Whipsnake

Masticophis schotti

Harmless

Texas Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora lineata

Harmless

Chihuahuan Nightsnake

Hypsiglena jani

Harmless

Tamaulipan Hook-nosed Snake

Ficimia streckeri

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

▲ Venomous

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Mexican Hognose Snake

Heterodon kennerlyi

Harmless

Tamaulipan Milksnake

Lampropeltis annulata

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Desert Kingsnake

Lampropeltis splendida

Harmless

Northern Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira septentrionalis

Harmless

Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Starr County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Starr County, Texas?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Starr County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Starr County, Texas, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Starr County, Texas?

20+ snake species have verified records in Starr County, Texas, of which 2 are venomous.

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

The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Starr County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.

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