Snakes in Stonewall 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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  Western Massasauga

  Sistrurus tergeminus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Stonewall County

Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake

Crotalus atrox

▲ Venomous

Checkered Garter Snake

Thamnophis marcianus

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Plains Hognose Snake

Heterodon nasicus

Harmless

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Harmless

Plain-bellied Watersnake

Nerodia erythrogaster

Harmless

Diamondback Watersnake

Nerodia rhombifer

Harmless

Texas Blind Snake

Rena dulcis

Harmless

Western Massasauga

Sistrurus tergeminus

▲ Venomous

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Stonewall County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Stonewall County, Texas?

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

How many snake species live in Stonewall County, Texas?

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

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

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

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