Snakes in Stephens 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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  Broad-banded Copperhead

  Agkistrodon laticinctus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.

Every snake recorded in Stephens County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Broad-banded Copperhead

Agkistrodon laticinctus

▲ Venomous

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Great Plains Ground Snake

Sonora episcopa

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Stephens County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Stephens County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Stephens County, Texas?

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

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

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

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