Texas
Snakes in Sutton County
18 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Sutton County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western Diamond-backed RattlesnakeCrotalus atroxVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Rock RattlesnakeCrotalus lepidusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Texas CoralsnakeMicrurus tenerVenomousRings of red, yellow, and black where red touches yellow; small rounded head and round pupils.
Every snake recorded in Sutton County
Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake
Crotalus atrox
Venomous
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Rock Rattlesnake
Crotalus lepidus
Venomous
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Texas Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora lineata
Harmless
Flat-headed Snake
Tantilla gracilis
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
Venomous
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Central American Indigo Snake
Drymarchon melanurus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sutton County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sutton County, Texas?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Sutton County, Texas, including Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Rock Rattlesnake, Texas Coralsnake. Most snakes in Sutton County, Texas, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Sutton County, Texas?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Sutton County, Texas, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sutton County, Texas?
- The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sutton County, Texas, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sutton 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.